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it is i vs it is me

Both 'it is I' and 'it is me' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It is I' is considered more formal and grammatically correct, while 'it is me' is more commonly used in everyday speech. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1261 views

it is i

This phrase is considered more formal and grammatically correct.

Use 'it is I' in formal situations or when you want to adhere to strict grammar rules. It is less commonly used in everyday speech.

Examples:

May I speak with the manager? - Yes, it is I.
Who is at the door? - It is I, your neighbor.
It is I who called you earlier.
It is I who will be attending the meeting.
It is I who won the competition.

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Jun 14, 2012 ... A listener named Jodie wanted to know which is correct: "It is I" or "It is me." She says that when she answers the phone and the person asks, "Is ...
(in response to the preceding) "It is I who am at fault." "That's the man who he is." But not always. "It is me" is attested since the 16th Century. (Speakers who ...
But he saith to them, It is I (literally, I am); be not afraid. These Divine words, in a voice which reminded them of his entire personality, of all his previous ...
Mar 6, 2006 ... When living in Denmark and learning Danish at school, my teacher corrected me for saying "det er jeg" - in Danish, "it is I" is consider *wrong*, ...

Alternatives:

It is me
I am the one
I am
I am the person
I am the individual

it is me

This phrase is more commonly used in everyday speech.

Use 'it is me' in informal situations or casual conversations. It is considered less formal but widely accepted in spoken English.

Examples:

Who is knocking on the door? - It is me, your friend.
It is me who ate the last piece of cake.
It is me who you are looking for.
It is me who will be joining you for dinner.
It is me who needs help.

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Mar 23, 2021 ... What does that mean in the case of it is me and it is I? When to say “It is I”. The phrase it is I is correct for formal writing. Traditionally, ...

Alternatives:

It is I
I am
I am the one
I am the person
I am the individual

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