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Ask for help > Which is correct? than me or than I?
Which is correct? than me or than I?
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eaglestar
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Which is correct? than me or than I?
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Dear Teachers,
Which is correct?
She is healthier than me.
or
She is healthier than I.
Thanks. Have a great day!
Stella
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3 Mar 2009
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Paree
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She is healthier than I. (am)
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3 Mar 2009
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Zora
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She is healthier than me.
To use "She is healthier than I.. " you need to add "am"... She is healthier than I am.
If you are ever in doubt substitute...
She is healthier than "he"... < is this correct? No... so "I" wouldn �t be either..
She is healthier than "him" < is this one correct? Yes, so you would use the object "me"...
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3 Mar 2009
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arkel
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You took the words from my keyboard Zora:) |
3 Mar 2009
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source
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Dear Teachers,
Which is correct?
She is healthier than me.
or
She is healthier than I.
Thanks. Have a great day!
Stella
YOU CAN EITHER SAY SHE IS HEALTHIER THAN ME OR SHE IS HEALTHIER THAN I AM |
3 Mar 2009
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garth
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She is healthier than I (am). The pronoun "I" is correct as it is the subject of the active verb "am" which, although omitted, is understood. You would not write "she is healthier than me am." Would you? |
3 Mar 2009
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Nebal
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Hi Eaglestar,
Because than is a preposition as well as a conjunction, either construction is technically possible. However healthier than I, where than is classed as a conjunction, sounds old-fashioned and formal: the fuller form healthier than I am is more acceptable. The form healthier than me, where than is classed as a preposition, is much more common nowadays and the norm in conversation and informal writing .
I hope it �s clear enough!!
Hugs,
Nebal |
3 Mar 2009
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libertybelle
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Well I thought that healthier was comparative!
healthy, healthier, healthiest.
You can say "she is taller than me".
so why can �t you say she is healthier than me?
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3 Mar 2009
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alien boy
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You are spot on with your description & explanation there Nebal. To use �I � is very formal & old fashioned. You would not hear many native speakers using �I �, the majority use �me � both conversationally & in writing.
Cheers,
AB
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3 Mar 2009
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Hehehe. You all gave sound & plausible explanations. 
Thanks a million for your help.
