Words for the Wise

Personal

Syllable breaks: per - son - al

Synonym: private, individual

Antonym: public

Glossary Definition:

Having to do with a person, private information.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

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Can you tell me how many syllables there are in the word "personal"? Clap it out! (per - son - ul). There are 3 syllables in the word personal. Can you say them out loud?

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Lets use the word "personal" in a sentence. For example, "Amy doesn't share her toothbrush with other children, because it is a personal belonging".

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What Part of Speech is the word "personal"? It's an adjective. Do you know why? Because it is describing the way something is.

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