According to Dr. Daniel, when the companions of the king saw the king after he had risen from the ground, they said,_ and we'll fight again
Correct answer: B. It is he
- A. It is him
- B. It is he
- C. It is his
- D. It is himself
Explanation
In formal English, especially in a predicate nominative (the subject complement), the pronoun "he" is preferred over "him." Therefore, the correct phrasing is "It is he." This choice maintains grammatical correctness.
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