Compound subjects and objects with ‘I’ and ‘me’
Key Notes:
1. Understanding ‘I’ and ‘Me’
- “I” is a subject pronoun. It is used when you are doing the action in a sentence.
- Example: I like ice cream.
- “Me” is an object pronoun. It is used when the action is happening to you or when you are the receiver of the action.
- Example: The teacher gave me a book.
2. Compound Subjects
- A compound subject occurs when you have more than one subject in a sentence (two or more people doing the action).
- When you are one of the subjects, use “I” along with the other subject(s).
Examples:
- John and I are going to the park.
- My friend and I love to play soccer.
Tip: Always use “I” after mentioning the other person(s).
- Correct: Anna and I went to the store.
- Incorrect: I and Anna went to the store.
3. Compound Objects
- A compound object occurs when there is more than one object (people or things receiving the action) in a sentence.
- When you are one of the objects, use “me” along with the other object(s).
Examples:
- The teacher called Tom and me.
- She gave the books to Sarah and me.
Tip: Always use “me” after mentioning the other person(s).
- Correct: She gave the ball to James and me.
- Incorrect: She gave the ball to me and James.
4. Quick Rules
Use “I” | Use “Me” |
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When you are part of the subject (the one doing the action). | When you are part of the object (the one receiving the action). |
Example: My friend and I went to the park. | Example: She talked to my friend and me. |
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