Lesson 16: When to use “I” and “Me”
Song lyrics are notorious for misusing I and me. Here’s what I mean:
I gaze into the starry sky
And dream each night of you and I.
This corny yet grammatical travesty happens so often that it barely scratches our ears any more.
You already know when to use I and me in simple sentences:
I went to the movie and spilled my drink all over me.
The problem occurs when you are not alone, when you spill your drink on yourself and your friend. Do you use I? Do you use me?
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