"The greater part of the world's troubles are due to questions of grammar."
-Michel de Motaigne

“Is it me” Or “Is it I?”

When it comes to grammar, few debates ignite as much passion and confusion as the choice between “It is me” and “It is.” Whether you're a descriptivist or a presciptivist, this question has likely sparked a moment of doubt or even heated discussion. In the ever-evolving world of English, where rules bend and shift with usage, understanding the nuances of this seemingly simple sentence can reveal much about how we communicate today. Dive in as we explore why “it is me” has become the go-to i ...

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Subject and Verb Agreement

subject and verb agreement Subject-verb agreement in English grammar means the verb must match the subject in number and person. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural. However, English has many irregular verbs and exceptions to general rules, making it difficult for learners to apply consistent logic. Subject-verb agreement can be particularly challenging for learners as English sentences can be complex, containing multip ...

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