Grammar people!

[demeter918]

Once again, I come to you for help!

I'm a big fan of you.

I'm your big fan.

I'm your biggest fan.

I'm a big fan of yours.

Okay. Here's the problem. This is for a test but the thing is that the textbook itself teaches that I'm a big fan of you. is the correct form. I can't be sure though. Grammar's never been my strongest point but it just sounds wrong which is not something I can say without some proof. Help would be much appreciated since I'm now all turned-around. Of the four, the last two sound the most correct to me...

Comments

[reynardine.livejournal.com]

Well, put this in terms of a belonging, one of many, say a sock.

"Is this sock one of you?" WRONG Because you're not a sock, or part of a tribe of socks. The sock is your belonging.

"Is this sock one of yours?" RIGHT

Ergo, you are one of many fans of a person, therefore, "I'm a big fan of yours." "I'm your biggest fan." is also correct.

Now you can use "one of you" as being a member of a group, as in "Now, I'm one of you." Although I can't say that's used very much, because usually the group extends that sentiment--"Now, you're one of us."

But in this context, even if you are talking about being the fan of a group, say, a band, the band is a singular entity. The fan is one of many fans who belong to the band.

"I'm your big fan" is technically correct, but that isn't how we actually use the phrase. Rather, if you're a big fan, but you don't consider the artist the best thing since sliced bread, you say "I'm A big fan." (Of yours is understood, since you're talking/writing to the person.)