Choose the correct words to help this student finish their essay about school leadership.

"The new principal announced several policy changes last week. Many students wondered how these decisions would affect their daily routines. The effect was immediate: homework decreased, but expectations for classroom participation increased. As a matter of principle, I believe leaders should always explain their reasoning."

The correct answer for the first blank is principal.

"Principal" (noun) means the head of a school. Don't confuse it with "principle" (a belief or rule). The correct answer for the second blank is affect. "Affect" is typically a verb meaning "to influence." The decisions would influence their routines. The correct answer for the third blank is effect. "Effect" is typically a noun meaning "result" or "outcome." Here it describes the immediate result. The correct answer for the fourth blank is principle. "Principle" (noun) means a fundamental belief or rule. "As a matter of principle" is a common expression.