Apr 1, 2024 · In general, both it is I and it’s me are valid ways of introducing yourself. It’s just that it is I is more formal, and can sound old fashioned to the modern ear. It’s me is more casual …

Jun 20, 2010 · SO - if 'who' referred back to 'it', you would write, "It is I/me who is.." But...as I pointed out, (and you find annoyingly obvious), I am not an it. 'who' is a personal pronoun, and refers back to I/me, not 'it', and so the appropriate verb is as with "I am..." and NOT "It is.."

Both forms have existed for centuries, with it is me tending to appear in more relaxed contexts even long ago. Which means you—and the Queen—can choose whichever you prefer whenever you like.

Sep 5, 2015 · Correct : It is I who am to blame. (I am to blame) Incorrect : It is I who is to blame. (I is to blame doesn't make sense) Take it across the finish line and cover "me"". Regarding the first part of the sentence, it's complicated. ...so the choice between "It's me" and "It is I" is one of style.

"It is ME" is not grammatically correct in the academic sense, but is used in spoken English. "It is I" is grammatically correct in the pure sense, but would never be used in spoken English - or very rarely by people who speak in an ultra-formal dialect. "It is I" would have been correct in Shakespeare's time, in spoken English, but not now.

Nov 6, 2010 · Your choice is between the very formal "It is I who am your true friend" and the conversational "It's me that's your true friend".

May 5, 2007 · It is me who determines who they should treat me. The one who determines how they should treat me is me. There's even an example as mine (with responsible), but they used "It is me...", this is getting more and more confusing.

Dec 11, 2016 · When the subject or object that the who refers to is singular, the verb is singular; when the subject or object is plural the verb is plural. Such does not seem to be the case, though, when me precedes the who.

Oct 16, 2021 · Getting relative pronouns like "who" to agree with verbs can seem tricky. But it's actually quite easy. The pronoun "who" takes the same number and person as its antecedent, in this case "I." So "It is I who am" is correct in this case.

Sep 14, 2021 · “It Is I” or “It's Me”? “It’s me” is acceptable in most contexts. The strictly correct alternative, “It is I,” is now confined to highly formal usage. Acceptable: It’s me, Margaret. Formal: It is I, Margaret. Similarly, “This is he” or “This is she” is more formal than “This is him/her.” Acceptable: “Hi, is that Minerva Dash?” “ This is her.”