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I | me7/9/2020 When used separately, many people have no problem using the correct word:
The problem arises when both are used in the same sentence:
The above sentence is incorrect, as I is a subject pronoun. Ivan and me are object pronouns and these should be used:
If you are not sure, remove the proper noun (Ivan) and we can see the sentence is not correct (When you’ve finished that lab report, can you email it to I); therefore, we know me is the correct pronoun. Our online courses and modules are designed with you in mind:
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who | that6/9/2020 Who and that is frequently used interchangeably:
However, when we are referring to a person, we use who:
When we are referring to an object, we use that:
When people say I have a friend that can help us it is informal and should not be used when writing. Our online courses and modules are designed with you in mind:
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it | they21/8/2020 When referring to a brand or entity, use it as using they or their can confuse:
Their and they refer to people not a brand or entity. Therefore, when one refers to an entity rebranding, we use it:
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