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i don't like to be someone like me vs to be someone like me

The correct phrase is "I don't like to be someone like me." The addition of the pronoun "I" at the beginning of the sentence is necessary for it to make sense grammatically. The second phrase is incomplete and lacks a subject, making it incorrect.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 558 views

i don't like to be someone like me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a dislike for being similar to oneself. The pronoun "I" at the beginning of the sentence is essential for proper subject-verb agreement.

Examples:

  • I don't like to be someone like me who always procrastinates.
  • I don't like to be someone like me who is always late.
  • I don't like to be someone like me who is not very organized.
  • I don't like to be someone like me who is always forgetful.
  • I don't like to be someone like me who lacks confidence.

to be someone like me

This phrase is incorrect as it lacks a subject (such as "I") at the beginning of the sentence.

This phrase is incomplete and does not form a grammatically correct sentence. To make it correct, you need to add a subject like "I" at the beginning.

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