Understanding the Use of 'I' and 'Me'

This video lesson by Rebecca from engVid focuses on the correct usage of the pronouns 'I' and 'me'. It explains the grammatical roles of these pronouns, with 'I' being used as the subject and 'me' as the object in sentences. The lesson provides examples and clues to help learners distinguish between the two, especially in complex sentences with multiple subjects or objects. Practice exercises are included to reinforce learning, and the video concludes with tips for mastering these basic yet crucial elements of English grammar.

Why is it important to distinguish between 'I' and 'me'?

• To avoid basic grammatical errors

• To use more complex sentences

• To sound more intelligent

• To impress others

Which pronoun should be used as the subject of a sentence?

• 'Us'

• 'Me'

• 'They'

• 'I'

In the sentence 'Steve called me', what role does 'me' play?

• Verb

• Object

• Subject

• Adjective

What is a clue that indicates 'me' should be used instead of 'I'?

• Beginning of a sentence

• Presence of a preposition

• End of a paragraph

• Presence of a verb

In the sentence 'Sarah and I are friends', why is 'I' used?

• Because 'I' is more polite

• Because 'I' is the object

• Because 'I' is part of a compound subject

• Because 'I' is shorter

How can you check if 'I' or 'me' is correct in a compound subject?

• Remove the other subject and see if the sentence still makes sense

• Add more subjects to the sentence

• Use 'me' if it sounds better

• Use 'I' if it sounds better

In the sentence 'They promoted Bob and me', what is the role of 'me'?

• Subject

• Object

• Adjective

• Verb

Which sentence is correct: 'You and I are in this photo' or 'You and me are in this photo'?

• Neither is correct

• 'You and I are in this photo'

• 'You and me are in this photo'

• Both are correct

What is a helpful sentence to remember the use of 'I' and 'me'?

• 'Me will call you or you call me'

• 'Me will call you or you call I'

• 'I will call you or you call me'

• 'I will call you or you call I'

What should you do to ensure you use 'I' and 'me' correctly?

• Use them interchangeably

• Avoid using them altogether

• Only use 'I' in all cases

• Practice using them in sentences