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Both are correct. It is I is extremely formal and hardly anyone uses it except for the most formal contexts. I remember a British comedy series called Yes, Minister.
- Both are correct.
- It is I is extremely formal and hardly anyone uses it except for the most formal contexts.
- I remember a British comedy series called Yes, Minister.
- One of the characters, Sir Humphrey Appleby, always said: It was I .
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Both are correct. It is I is extremely formal and hardly anyone uses it except for the most formal contexts. I remember a British comedy series called Yes, Minister. One of the characters, Sir Humphrey Appleby, always said: It was I.
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According to the rules, the correct sentence is "It is I/ he/ she/ we/ they."
BUT most people say "It is me." Therefore, I think that most teachers (and professional writers) have surrendered to the
decision of "the masses" and now accept "It is me" as correct.
Nevertheless, if you are doing some university-level writing, you might consider following the rule. Of course
BUT most people say "It is me." Therefore, I think that most teachers (and professional writers) have surrendered to the
decision of "the masses" and now accept "It is me" as correct.
Nevertheless, if you are doing some university-level writing, you might consider following the rule. Of course
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