Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
personal, personnel
Personal is an adjective meaning “private, one’s own.” Personnel is a noun meaning “people who work in an organization”.
| Incorrect: | They searched her personnel belongings. |
| Correct: | They searched her personal belongings. |
| Incorrect: | Our personal will help you choose the right product that suits your needs. |
| Correct: | Our personnel will help you choose the right product that suits your needs. |