Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.
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Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.
- A.
The industrialist had a personnel jet.
- B.
I write my experience in my personnel diary.
- C.
All personnel are being given the day off.
- D.
Being religious is a personnel aspect.
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Correct answer: C
Answer: All personnel are being given the day off.
Explanation:
'personnel' means staff or employees — it is used correctly in the sentence "All personnel are being given the day off."
Incorrect usage example: "The industrialist had a personnel jet."
Correction: The industrialist had a personal jet.
Incorrect usage example: "I write my experience in my personnel diary."
Correction: I write my experience in my personal diary.
Incorrect usage example: "Being religious is a personnel aspect."
Correction: Being religious is a personal aspect.
Tip: 'personal' relates to a person or private matters; 'personnel' means staff or employees.
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