Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word:
The superintendent was the principal speaker at the school board meeting.

A) Sole
B) Main
C) Outstanding
D) Director
E) Last

Answer 1

Hint: Synonym: are words that are similar meanings. Synonyms are used when you do not want to repeat the same word again and again.

Complete answer:

We have to find the meaning of the principal and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.
The meaning of the principal is important or main. And we have to find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as of principal.
Option A) Sole - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of sole is ‘single’ and this is not a synonym of principal. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘sole’ and ‘principal’ does not match.
Option B) Main – is the correct answer because the meaning of main is ‘important or the principal’ and this is the synonym of principal. Because the meaning of both the words is the same and can be used in place of each other. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option C) Outstanding – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of outstanding is ‘excellent’ and this is not a synonym of principal. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘outstanding’ and ‘principal’ does not match.
Option D) Director - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of director is ‘when a person in charge of any activity and guiding the work’ and this is not a synonym of principal. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘director’ and ‘principal’ does not match.
Option E) Last - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of last is ‘final’ and this is not a synonym of principal. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘last’ and ‘principal’ does not match.
The superintendent was the main speaker at the school board meeting.

Note: It is very important to know the meaning of synonyms and also to know the meaning of the words that are given in the options. And for this, your vocabulary should be very good. So work on vocabulary every day. Read every day, learn new words every day, look up words you don’t know.