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it is i who vs it is me who

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

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 964 views

it is i who

This phrase is grammatically correct and formal, although less commonly used in informal speech.

This phrase is used in formal contexts to emphasize the subject pronoun "I." It is considered more grammatically correct than "it is me who."

Examples:

It is I who will take responsibility for the mistake.
It is I who am in charge of the project.

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It is I who allow myself to be used.
In the queen's absence, it is I who command.
It is I who am grateful, Mr Urquhart.
It is I who must thank you.
It is I who is seeking an end to the fighting.
It is I who chose you.
It is I who Protects you, brat.
It is I who am the injured party.
It is I who wish to buy other identical ones.
It is I who is indebted.
It is I who should be submissive.
It is I who should be apologising to you.
For it is I who seek an audience and not him.
It is I who must apologize for abusing your hospitality.
It is I who encouraged her to go to Hollywood.
At last it is I who sees the future.
No, it is I who should apologise.
It is I who chose you.
No... it is I who has been made to look foolish.
It is I who... who need baptism from you.

Alternatives:

I am the one who
I am the person who
I am the individual who
I am the one that
I am the person that

it is me who

This phrase is commonly used in informal speech, even though it is less formal and grammatically correct than "it is I who."

This phrase is used in informal contexts to emphasize the object pronoun "me." It is more commonly used in everyday speech compared to "it is I who."

Examples:

It is me who ate all the cookies.
It is me who needs to make the decision.

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No, it is me who must apologize.
No, it is me who wants to knows who's talking.
In my imagination it is me who cries... and you comfort me
If it is me who has not moved on, then I am proud, because I do not wish to be associated in any way, particularly as an Englishwoman, with comments such as those.
Yes, it is me who decides.
It is me who has the money.
It is me who is unable to keep them.
It is me who's suffering, him, like you wanted.
It is me who is ashamed of you, Vincenzo.
Now it is me who is revered.
Now it is me who asks the questions.
Yes, it is me who called you.
This is my question, why it is me who has to die?
You think it is me who is being naive?
Are you sure it is me who you doubt?
It is me who must take the decision.
It is me who tells Selina the good news.
It is me who goes back there and gets shot.
It is me who is going!
It is me who you now owe a debt!

Alternatives:

I am the one who
I am the person who
I am the individual who
I am the one that
I am the person that

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