Question

question 18 (5 points)

principle and principal are examples of

antonyms.

antagonyms.

homonyms.

synonyms.

Explanation:

Analyze the relationship between "principle" and "principal"

"Principle" (a fundamental truth or rule) and "principal" (most important, or the head of a school) are pronounced the same but have different spellings and meanings.

Evaluate the given options

• Antonyms: Words with opposite meanings.
• Antagonyms: Words that can mean their own opposite.
• Homonyms: Words that share the same pronunciation (homophones) regardless of spelling, or the same spelling (homographs) regardless of pronunciation, or both.
• Synonyms: Words with similar meanings.

Select the best matching category

Since "principle" and "principal" sound identical but differ in spelling and meaning, they are homophones, which fall under the broader category of homonyms.

Answer:

• antonyms.
• antagonyms.
• homonyms. (Correct answer)
• synonyms.