Me vs I

What's the Difference?

"I" is used when it represents the main subject of a sentence.

This usually means the person is actively performing an action.

For example:

I did my homework.

I played some games.

I liked the flowers.

I went to the theater with Bob.

Bob and I went to the theater.

"Me" is used when it represents a direct or indirect object in a sentence.

It is usually something the verb is "talking" about. Me should answer "whom?" "to whom? or "for who" in the sentence.

For example:

Casey gave me and Sarah his books.

This gift is for me.

She told me to go away.

Do you want me to help?

The ball fell on me.

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