Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
principal; poll in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Homonyms & Homophones
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
Our _____ conducted a _____ to get everyone's opinion.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) principal; poll
Correct answer: principal; poll
Explanation:
Let’s break down the correct usage of each word:
• Principal – ✅ refers to the head of a school or an organization
• Poll – ✅ means a survey or voting process to gather opinions
Now, evaluate the options:
• Principle; pole – ❌
• Principle means a rule or belief → incorrect
• Pole refers to a long stick or a geographic point → incorrect
• Principal; poll – ✅
• Principal = head of the school
• Poll = opinion-gathering survey → correct combination
• Principal; pole – ❌ Pole is incorrect
• Principle; poll – ❌ Principle is the wrong word for school head
Correct sentence:
"Our principal conducted a poll to get everyone's opinion."
principal; poll – questions
Has principal; poll been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – principal; poll has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.