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Which one of these sentences is correct:Julie plans to travel this summer with Anna and ME, ORJulie plans to travel this summer with Anna and I?

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The short answer is that “Julie plansto travel this summer with Annaand me” is correct. But why is itcorrect? Is there a rule that explains this?

Yes, there is a rule, and it's simple: With is a preposition, and after prepositionswe use object pronouns rather than subject pronouns.

The object pronouns are me, you, him, her, us, and them. The subject pronouns are I, you, he, she, we, and they. (You is the same in object and subject form.)

Unlike some rules about when to use the subject and object pronouns in English, this one is very reliable. Whenever you have a preposition, the pronoun that follows it should be in itsobject form. Beloware some example sentences with prepositions and object pronouns in italics. Afterthe examples, you will find a list of some of the most common prepositions.

I hope this helps.

Examples with prepositions and object pronouns

  1. This cell phone doesn’t belong to me. It belongs to him.
  2. Sally’s parents asked a lot of questions about Roger and her.
  3. The teacher told Justin and Mona that she needed to talk with them after class.
  4. Would you like to sit next to Carla and me?

12 common prepositions

  1. at
  2. after
  3. by
  4. for
  5. from
  6. in
  7. of
  8. on
  9. to
  10. with
  11. about
  12. behind

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With Anna and me or With Anna and I? | Britannica Dictionary? ›

The short answer is that “Julie plans to travel this summer with Anna and me” is correct. But why is it correct? Is there a rule that explains this? Yes, there is a rule, and it's simple: With is a preposition, and after prepositions we use object pronouns rather than subject pronouns.

Which is correct, Sally and Me or Sally and I? ›

Use “Sally and I” if using this as the subject of the sentence (nominative case). For example, “Sally and I are going to the store.” Use “Sally and me” if using this as the object of the sentence (objective case). For example, “The store gave a discount to Sally and me.”

What is grammatically correct, John and Me or John and I? ›

You can use John and I to start a sentence, and when the speaker (I) is the subject of the sentence. On the other hand, John and me comes at the end of a sentence, and is used when the speaker (I) is the object of a sentence.

Which is correct and I or and me? ›

"I" is the subject of a sentence, while "me" is the object, meaning that you should use "I" if you are the one acting, while "me" is the word to use when an action is done to you.

Is it her and me or she and I? ›

Only use 'subject and subject' or 'object and object. ' Therefore, 'she and me' is not grammatically correct. But this example is correct: I can't believe you would do that for her and me .

What is the rule for using "I" or "me" in a sentence? ›

Use the pronoun "I" when the person speaking is doing the action, either alone or with someone else. Use the pronoun "me" when the person speaking is receiving the action of the verb in some way, either directly or indirectly.

Is it Anne and I or me and Anne? ›

The phrase completed by requires an object, so we should use the objective form of the first person pronoun -- me. Correct: This peer review needs to be completed by Anne and me. In order to make the sentence sound more formal, users often substitute I with myself incorrectly.

Is it thank you for inviting John and me or John and I? ›

It depends on the sentence. If you and John are the subject of the sentence, the former is correct. If you and John are the object of the sentence, the latter is correct.

What is the correct way to say "me and someone"? ›

Replace somebody and I/me with a simple pronoun--he/him, she/her, they/them, we/us. Once confident of the right one, replace with the corresponding I or me compound. If he, she, we, or they is best, use I. If him, her, us, or them is best, use me.

Is it thank you for meeting with John and me or me and John? ›

Editor here: I would say “me and John” is fine in dialogue (although it would depend on the character who is saying it), but in the non-dialogue text, you should use “John and me” or “John and I,” depending on whether they're the object or subject of the sentence.

What is correct my wife and I or my wife and me? ›

It depends on how you use it, whether as subject or object. “my wife and I” is correct, if they are the subject of the verb. "my wife and me" is correct, if they are the object of the verb. e.g. He talked to my wife and me.

Do I say Jane and I or Jane and me? ›

Therefore, the subject pronoun, I, is considered correct. You will certainly hear native speakers say, “Jenny and me,” and it may be acceptable in spoken English, but most traditional grammarians and English teachers will disapprove. Don't use it in writing.

Is it me and mom or mom and I? ›

If you are writing/speaking a complete sentence, you should use "It's a picture of Mom and me." The correct pronoun is "me" because it is the object of the preposition "of." You can simplify the sentence to read "It's a picture of me" which may help you choose the correct pronoun.

Is it my sister and me or I? ›

Is it my 'sister and I' or my 'sister and me' as the subject? As the subject, the correct form is "my sister and I." "My sister and I went to a party last night." Many native English speakers will say "my sister and me," though. It's not grammatically correct, but it's very common.

Which is correct grammar bob and me or bob and I? ›

If the phrase is the subject, then “Bob and I” is correct. If the phrase is an object, then “Bob and me” is correct. Grammatically speaking, “me and Bob” could be used as an object, but it is considered rude to name oneself first, so “Bob and me” is preferred on the basis of etiquette.

Is it Daniel and me or Daniel and I? ›

In prescriptive grammar only the first option is correct: 'I' is used for the subject of a sentence and 'me' for the object. Where more than one subject is present, 'I' comes last. The use of Me and Dan/Dan and me is not a mistake, nor does it suggest that this speaker doesn't have rules.

Is it Jenny and me or Jenny and I? ›

In sentence a), Jenny and me/I are the subjects of the verb joined. Therefore, the subject pronoun, I, is considered correct. You will certainly hear native speakers say, “Jenny and me,” and it may be acceptable in spoken English, but most traditional grammarians and English teachers will disapprove.

Is it George and me or George and I grammar? ›

If used as subject, then you use “I” such as “George, Remy and I are going to play basketball.” If used as object, then you use “me”. “My father is going to play basketball with George, Remy and me.

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