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Goronsky Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Pronouns

He did it, not I / me.
'I' or 'me' correct here?

This is he.
This is she.
Both correct?
  

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'I' or 'me' correct here? Formally, "I" is correct. But in informal conversation, "me" is most commonly used.

— AlpheccaStars

  • 'I' or 'me' correct here?
  • Formally, "I" is correct.
  • But in informal conversation, "me" is most commonly used.
  • goronsky This is he.
  • Both correct?
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goronskyHe did it, not I / me.'I' or 'me' correct here?
Formally, "I" is correct. But in informal conversation, "me" is most commonly used.
goronskyThis is he. This is she.Both correct?
Yes.
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Normally,

He did it, not me.
This is him.
This is her.

The nominative is too formal for most contexts.
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Caller: 'May I speak with Jason?'
Jason: 'This is he.'
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AlpheccaStarsFormally, "I" is correct.
I think in Present-day English accusative case here can be regarded as stylistically neutral, and would be fine even in formal contexts.
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Aspara GusPresent-day English accusative case here can be regarded as stylistically neutral,
Oh dear, you have dashed what I learned in my "Little Red Hen" grammar lesson!
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