Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
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I never say, "Yes, this is him."
I usually say, "Yes, this is he."
I believe that sounds wrong to many ears and so I commonly use the alternative, "Yes, this is Dan"
Cannot this put an end to the entire controversy?
“This is she” vs. “This is her”
I never say, "Yes, this is him."
I usually say, "Yes, this is he."
I believe that sounds wrong to many ears and so I commonly use the alternative, "Yes, this is Dan"
Cannot this put an end to the entire controversy?