Question

Identify the grammatically correct sentence:

• A. It is I who am responsible for this fiasco.
• B. It is myself who is responsible for this fiasco.
• C. It is I who is responsible for this fiasco.
• D. It is I who are responsible for this fiasco.

Hint:

In sentences starting with "It is I," the verb after "I" must be in the singular form, not plural. Always ensure subject-verb agreement in complex sentences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The subject in the phrase "It is I" is "I," and the correct verb to use with "I" is "am." This is a formal construction, and the verb "am" correctly agrees with the singular subject "I." \nOther choices present errors in subject-verb agreement or improper pronoun usage.

\n\nOption (A): "It is I who am responsible for this fiasco." \nThis sentence is grammatically sound as the subject "I" necessitates the verb "am."
\nOption (B): "It is myself who is responsible for this fiasco." \nThe use of the reflexive pronoun "myself" is erroneous. The correct pronoun is "I."
\nOption (C): "It is I who is responsible for this fiasco." \nThis sentence is incorrect because the subject "I" requires the verb "am," not "is."
\nOption (D): "It is I who are responsible for this fiasco." \nThis is incorrect as "are" is a plural verb, and "I" is a singular subject.