I or Me?

Many speakers of English have trouble

Knowing which pronoun they should be using.

Why do they find "I" or "me"

Or "she" or "her" so confusing?

 

"Between you and I" is a phrase

That many speakers of English say.

"Between you and me" is spot on.

Don't let "I" get in the way.

 

"Her brother and her went to the movie."

How could "her" go to a show?

"She and her brother" actually went.

Isn't that easy? Don't say no.

 

"The present is from Julie and I."

From "I"? No, no, that can't be.

Here's what we really should be saying:

"The present is from Julie and me."

 

"Her and I have known each other

For many years." I hear that said.

Ouch! Let "she" replace the word "her."

It should be "she and I" instead.

 

If one or more pronouns are used in a phrase,

Here's a tip that's kind of fun:

If you're not sure which one to use,

Always try them one by one.

 

For example, take the phrase

"Me and Tom like apple pie."

Tom likes pie; I like it, too.

So, it should be "Tom and I."

 

There you have it. For someone like

You and me, this is a cinch.

You and I will know the correct

Pronoun to use when we're in a pinch.

 

-by Bob B (9-29-18)