Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.

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Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.

  1. A.

    The industrialist had a personnel jet.

  2. B.

    I write my experience in my personnel diary.

  3. C.

    All personnel are being given the day off.

  4. 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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