'Joe Is Taller Than I' or 'Joe Is Taller Than Me'?

 

Because than is primarily a conjuction, some say it can only be followed by a subject like I. But, actually, it's a mistake to label than me a mistake.

 

[audio:http://www.grammarunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0084-Than-I-vs-Than-Me.mp3|titles=USED723120084 Than I vs Than Me]

 

 

Tags: conjunctions, COPY EDITING, GRAMMAR, IDIOMS, OBJECTS AND SUBJECTS, PREPOSITIONS, WORD USAGE

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