What is the proper grammar for my example sentence?

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The discussion centers on the correct pronoun case in the sentence "Jessica thinks I was born for ___________." The consensus is that "her" is the appropriate choice, as it is the objective case, while "she" is subjective and incorrect in this context. The distinction is made that the presence of a linking verb does not affect the pronoun case when the main verb separates the subject from the predicate. Additionally, the conversation highlights common misunderstandings about pronoun usage among English speakers. Ultimately, the correct pronoun in the given sentence is confirmed to be "her."
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OCR said:
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Well, that's plum neato. . . . 😏
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You misquoted me (I didn't use \vdots or repeat \cdots, both of which you did in falsely quoting me), and it's not 'plum', as in the name of the fruit; it's 'plumb', as in the name of the metal . . . 😌

If you're going to quote someone please use what he or she actually said.

He can never not have said it if he said it.
 
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sysprog said:
You misquoted me. . .
Indeed. . . and I can only offer my sincerest apologies. . :redface:Carry on. . .
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OCR said:
sysprog said:
You misquoted me
Indeed. . . and I can only offer my sincerest apologies. . :redface:

Carry on. . ..
ok smart aleck :wink:
 
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Is anyone on this thread other than me familiar with John E. Warriner's textbook English Grammar and Composition? If so, please share your thoughts on the book?
 

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