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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.

GATE 2015 · General Aptitude · Word Meaning · medium

Answer: C. All personnel are being given the day off.

  1. Define the two words: 'Personnel' is a noun meaning staff/employees. 'Personal' is an adjective meaning private/individual.
  2. Evaluate each option: A. 'personnel jet' — 'personnel' used as adjective modifying 'jet'; should be 'personal jet'. WRONG. B. 'personnel diary' — 'personnel' used as adjective; should be 'personal diary'. WRONG. C. 'All personnel are being given the day off' — 'personnel' used as a noun meaning all employees. CORRECT. D. 'personnel aspect' — 'personnel' used as adjective; should be 'personal aspect'. WRONG.
  3. Confirm correct answer: Only option C uses 'personnel' correctly as a noun denoting the staff/employees of an organization.