Compound subjects and objects with ‘I’ and ‘me’
Key Notes:-
What Are Compound Subjects and Objects?
- A compound subject has two or more subjects (people or things doing the action).
- A compound object has two or more objects (people or things receiving the action).
Using ‘I’ in Compound Subjects:
- ‘I’ is always used as a subject, meaning it comes before the verb and is part of the action.
- Example: “Sara and I are going to the park.”
- In this sentence, Sara and I are both doing the action of going.
Using ‘me’ in Compound Objects:
- ‘me’ is always used as an object, meaning it comes after the verb and receives the action.
- Example: “Dad gave Sara and me ice cream.”
- In this sentence, Sara and me are receiving the action of getting ice cream.
Examples:
| Compound Subject | Compound Object |
|---|---|
| Tom and I played soccer. | Mom helped Tom and me. |
| My sister and I went shopping. | The teacher called my friend and me. |
Key Rules:
- Use ‘I’ when you are part of the subject (doing the action).
- Example: “My brother and I went to the store.”
- Use ‘me’ when you are part of the object (receiving the action).
- Example: “She gave the books to my brother and me.”
Practice:
- “Sophie and (I/me) are painting.”
Correct: “Sophie and I are painting.” - “The dog followed (I/me) and my sister.”
Correct: “The dog followed me and my sister.”
Let’s practice!🖊️
