Just came across an interesting website where people can cast their votes on disputable English language usage issues. For example:
A. 'I wouldn't have done it if I were you.'
B. 'I wouldn't have done it if I had been you.'
C. Both are acceptable.
Here's another one:
A. 'He's better than I.'
B. 'He's better than I am.'
C. 'He's better than me.'
D. Any of these can be used.
After you have cast your vote, the overall result will show up immediately. In many cases, you will be surprised at how divided people are with their views.
The website contains hundreds of such language polls. I'm going to include this website as a learning resource in my Language Awareness course next year.
https://www.usingenglish.com/poll/
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