It: It is I who was wrong

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Dear teachers,

Please choose the correct sentences:

  1. It is I who was wrong.
  2. It is I that was wrong.
    3.It is me who was wrong.
    4.It is me that was wrong.

Is there a rule?

Quoc

2

Hi,

I sometimes think we are the students and you are the teacher.

Why don’t you ever commit yourself and say which one you think is correct?

Alan

3

I think 1 and 2 are correct, 3 and 4 are acceptable.

4

Hi,

I’ll buy the lot!

Alan

5

Dear Sir,

What does I’ll buy the lot! mean?

Quoc

6

Hi,

Have a guess.

Alan

7

That means I agree with all. All are correct in grammar.

8

Hi,

Yes, you see you can do it.

Alan

9

Dear Alan

May I ask what your preference would be?

1-It was I who…
2-It was me who…

Tom