Me, myself, and I
A million well-meaning parents are to blame for the rampant abuse of the letter I.
"It's Adam and I, not Adam and me." How many times have you heard that?
The thing is, sometimes "Adam and me" is correct. It depends on whether you are the subject or object of the sentence.
Are you glazing over yet? I understand and sympathize. But don't worry. There's an easier way to remember whether you should say I or me: Leave Adam out of the equation.
If you're asking yourself, Hmmm, is it "Adam and I went to the store," or "Adam and me went to the store," just try thinking of the problem without Adam. You wouldn't say "Me went to the store," would you? So "Adam and I" it is. Nor would you say "Lucy gave I the ball." Which is why "Lucy gave Adam and me the ball" is correct.
Posted by bluemothy
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