pronoun?  [More info] which of these two are correct? " It is she" or "It is her" pronoun? Joined on Tue, Dec 21 2004 New Member 01

	+1 Mister Micawber  [More info] 'It is she' is the accepted formal style for the written language. 'It is her' is becoming increasingly acceptable in semi-formal situations, and is a common colloquialism. Context can alter the usage, however: 'It is she who opened all my mail.' 'It is her whom I despise more than any others.' The second will generate heated discussion in some quarters. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 36,916 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

	+1 maverick88  [More info] Doesn't it depend grammatically on whether it is the object or the object in a sentence? subject:--->She (I,we ....) object:---->Her(Me,us...) I was taught to think this way maverick88 Joined on Mon, Nov 22 2004 Israel Regular Member 695 An English learner

	+1 CalifJim  [More info] I realize that Mr. M. has already answered. But let me add that, in everyday usage, it is quite common to circumvent the problem of choosing between the two by selecting an entirely different turn of phrase. She's the one who stole the books. She's the one I like best. Who is it? -- It's Sally. CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 26,178 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

	+1 CalifJim  [More info] She's not home.  Or She isn't home. Both are correct. CJ CalifJim