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it I? Or, is it me?
Here
is a prime example of how language is changing. Traditionally,
whenever
the verb in the sentence was a variation of the
word “to be,” the pronoun following always had
to be in the subjective case (I, you, he, she, we, or they)
whether you were speaking or writing.
Incorrect:
It is me.
It was them.
Correct:
It is I.
It was they.
However, the correct way does sound overly formal in a normal
conversation. Therefore, when speaking you can get away
with this error.
Correct: (only
when speaking)
Last month the people with the most sales were you and me.
On the other hand, when writing, the grammar books recommend
you stick with the rule.
Correct: (when
writing)
Last month, the people with the most sales were you and I.
Some variations of the verb to be are am, is,
are, was, and were.
Isn’t grammar
fun?
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