Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.
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Answer: C
To identify the correct statement, we need to understand the difference between the homophones personal and personnel:
- Personal (adjective): Relating to a specific person; private or individual.
Examples: personal jet, personal diary, personal aspect. - Personnel (noun): The people employed in an organization, business, or military service. It is treated as a plural noun.
Example: All personnel are being given the day off.
Let's analyze each option:
- Option A: "The industrialist had a personnel jet."
❌ Incorrect. It should be personal jet (belonging to an individual). - Option B: "I write my experience in my personnel diary."
❌ Incorrect. It should be personal diary (private journal). - Option C: "All personnel are being given the day off."
✅ Correct. Here, "personnel" correctly refers to the employees or staff of an organization. - Option D: "Being religious is a personnel aspect."
❌ Incorrect. It should be personal aspect (individual belief).
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