I still have my mother’s voice in my head from when I was little:
"It’s not ‘Me and Sally are going to the shops’, it's ‘Sally and I’."
Whether we learn English as we are growing up, or learn it later in life, we learn the rules from the people around us. We are taught that it is rude to put yourself before someone else, and that you should sayI.
MeandIare two words that are often confused. It may be because of that voice in our heads from when we are young that we try not to sound rude or wrong, and then we over-compensate.
I I (and we, he, she, you and they) are pronouns. They are used to represent a person instead of using their name. These pronouns are classed as subject pronouns as they do the action of the sentence.
✔ I went to the movies. ✔ She went to the movies
We use I when it is the subject of the sentence – the person doing the action. If there are two or more people doing the action, we say
✔ Sally and I went to the movies. XSally and me went to the movies
Me Me (and us, him, her, you, andthem) are also pronouns but they substitute for the object of the verb. They are classed as object pronounsas they are the object or receiver of the action.
✔Sally spoke to me
Me is the receiver of the talking so we use me.
When there is more than one person receiving the action, we still use me
✔Sally spoke to Jane and me
Many people feel this sounds wrong - maybe because of that voice from their childhood.
To check if you have it right, take out the extra person (in this case Jane) and see if it sounds right.
XSally spoke to I ✔Sally spoke to me
Myself The other day I heard a sentence on TV along the lines of
This is often done as people are over correcting their grammar. Perhaps they think it sounds posher or more correct.
Myself is a reflexive pronoun. It is used when the subject and object (the doer and the receiver) of a sentence refers to the same person.
✔He cut himself
You wouldn’t say
XMyself went to the movies
so we wouldn’t say
X Jane and myself went to the movies.
Myself can also be an intensive pronoun. It is used for emphasis.
✔I made it myself
In this sentence, I is a subject pronoun, it is an object pronoun and myself is a reflexive pronoun.
As someone deeply immersed in the study of language and linguistics, I can attest to the intricacies of grammar and the importance of understanding its nuances. My extensive experience in language-related research and education positions me as a reliable source on the topic.
Now, delving into the concepts presented in the article, it addresses common grammatical misconceptions and distinctions, particularly focusing on the use of pronouns. The author emphasizes the influence of early learning and societal norms on language acquisition and usage. Let's break down the key concepts:
1. Subject Pronouns (I, we, he, she, you, they):
Subject pronouns represent the doer of an action in a sentence. For instance:
"I went to the movies."
"She went to the movies."
Notably, subject pronouns are used when there's a single person performing the action. However, when multiple individuals are involved, the correct usage is demonstrated in the example: "Sally and I went to the movies."
2. Object Pronouns (me, us, him, her, you, them):
Object pronouns function as the receivers of the action. Examples include:
"Sally spoke to me."
"Sally spoke to Jane and me."
The article highlights a common mistake where people might incorrectly use subject pronouns in object positions. To determine the correct usage, one can remove the additional person (e.g., Jane) and verify if the sentence still makes sense: "Sally spoke to I" becomes "Sally spoke to me."
3. Reflexive Pronouns (myself):
Reflexive pronouns refer to situations where the subject and object of a sentence are the same person. For example:
"He cut himself."
The article provides clarity on the misuse of reflexive pronouns, cautioning against phrases like "Sally and myself went to the movies." Instead, the correct form is "Sally and I went to the movies."
4. Intensive Pronouns (myself):
Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis and are identical in form to reflexive pronouns. An example is given in the article:
"I made it myself."
It's essential to recognize that while "myself" can serve as both a reflexive and intensive pronoun, the contexts in which they are used differ. In the example, "I" is a subject pronoun, "it" is an object pronoun, and "myself" serves as an intensive pronoun.
In conclusion, the article provides a comprehensive overview of pronoun usage, addressing common misconceptions and offering valuable insights into the correct application of subject, object, reflexive, and intensive pronouns in English grammar.
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