Sentence examples for it was i from inspiring English sources

The phrase "it was I" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is a more formal or old-fashioned way of saying "it was me." Generally, it is not commonly used in spoken English, but it can add a touch of elegance or formality to written communication. Examples: - "It was I who found the lost key." - "The culprit was revealed to be the butler...or at least that's how it seemed to me. It was I who discovered the knife in his pocket." - "They were looking for the culprit, but it was I who was ultimately blamed for the missing money."