It: It is I who was wrong

[Tung Quoc]

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

[Alan]

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
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[Tung Quoc]

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

[Alan]

Hi,

I'll buy the lot!

Alan
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[Tung Quoc]

Dear Sir,

What does I'll buy the lot! mean?

Quoc

[Alan]

Hi,

Have a guess.

Alan
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[Tung Quoc]

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

[Alan]

Hi,

Yes, you see you can do it.

Alan
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[Tom]

Dear Alan

May I ask what your preference would be?

1-It was I who...
2-It was me who...

Tom