Hello there, English learner! 👋
Awesome question about “me” vs. “I”—a classic grammar topic that trips up even native speakers! Let’s break it down so you’ll always know when to use each one correctly and confidently.

🗝️ Quick Rule:

• ✅ Use “I” when it’s the subject of the sentence (the one doing the action).
• ✅ Use “me” when it’s the object of the sentence (the one receiving the action).

🔍 1. “I” – The Subject

📌 Use “I” when you are doing the action.

🗣️ Examples:

• I went to the store.
• My brother and I are going to the concert.
• I love chocolate. 🍫

👉 In all of these, “I” is doing something.

🔍 2. “Me” – The Object

📌 Use “me” when the action is being done to you or you’re the receiver.

🗣️ Examples:

• She called me yesterday.
• Can you help me with this?
• He gave the gift to Sarah and me.

👉 In these cases, something is being done to or for “me.”

🧠 Tip: Try the Sentence Without the Other Person

When you’re not sure, remove the other name and see what sounds right.

Example:

❌ Me and John went to the mall.
✔️ John and I went to the mall.

Test it:

• Me went to the mall ❌
• I went to the mall ✅

❌ She gave the tickets to John and I.
✔️ She gave the tickets to John and me.

Test it:

• She gave the tickets to I ❌
• She gave the tickets to me ✅

📚 Common Correct Uses

📝 Practice Time: Choose “I” or “me”

1. Sarah and ___ went to the zoo.
2. He asked Jake and ___ to help.
3. ___ will be there on time.
4. Please tell Amy and ___ what to do.
5. Mom and ___ baked cookies.

✅ Answers:

1. I
2. me
3. I
4. me
5. I

💡 Learning Tip:

Pro Tip:

• If you’re doing the action → use “I.”
• If the action is done to you → use “me.”

And if you’re ever unsure—drop the other name and test the sentence!