Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Misuse of pronouns in objective case

Perhaps the most common grammatical error in common language is the use of pronouns in the objective case with a being verb. For example, saying, "It was me," instead of, "It was I." Because of our constant misuse of this, the correct usage will sound strange in some cases. "It could not have been they." Hardly anyone would say that, but it is correct.

Want to spice up your day with a little mind game hobby? I do not advise correcting anyone, but just try to catch in your mind every misuse of this rule of proper English.

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