English Language Arts
Grade 6
15 min
Compound subjects and objects with "I" and "me"
Compound subjects and objects with "I" and "me"
What you'll learn
- Identify instances of incorrect compound and joint possessive noun usage in complex sentences with 80% accuracy on a written assessment.
- Correctly rewrite sentences containing errors in compound or joint possession, demonstrating accurate application of grammatical rules in at least three out of five original sentences.
- Explain the difference between compound and joint possession, providing relevant examples, in a short paragraph that demonstrates comprehension based on a provided rubric.
- Apply the rules of compound and joint possession to rewrite sentences containing errors, achieving grammatical correctness in 4 out of 5 revised sentences.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify subjects and objects in a sentence.
Distinguish between subject pronouns ('I') and object pronouns ('me').
Correctly use 'I' in compound subjects.
Correctly use 'me' in compound objects.
Apply the 'remove the other person' test to check pronoun usage in compound structures.
Revise sentences to correct errors in compound subject and object pronoun usage.
Have you ever wondered if you should say 'Me and my friend went' or 'My friend and I went'? 🤔 Getting this right makes your writing and speaking sound super smart!
In this lesson, you'll learn the secrets to correctly using 'I' and 'me' when you're talking about yourself and someone else together....
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
SubjectThe noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb in a sentence.She sings. (She is the subject)
ObjectThe noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb or is affected by it.He saw her. (Her is the object)
PronounA word that takes the place of a noun (e.g., I, me, he, him, she, her, they, them).Instead of 'Sarah went to the store,' you can say 'She went to the store.'
Subject PronounA pronoun used when it is the subject of a sentence or clause. Examples include I, he, she, we, they.I love to read. (I is the subject pronoun)
Object PronounA pronoun used when it is the object of a verb or preposition. Examples include me, him, her, us, them.The dog followed me. (Me is the object pronoun)
Compound SubjectTwo or more subjects joine...
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Key Rules & Conventions
Rule 1: 'I' for Compound Subjects
When 'I' is part of a compound subject (performing the action), always use 'I'.
If you and another person are doing something, you are both subjects. Subject pronouns like 'I' are used for subjects. Remember to put the other person's name first out of politeness.
Rule 2: 'Me' for Compound Objects
When 'me' is part of a compound object (receiving the action or after a preposition), always use 'me'.
If an action is being done to you and another person, or if you and another person are the objects of a preposition (like 'to', 'for', 'with'), you are both objects. Object pronouns like 'me' are used for objects. Again, put the other...
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Challenging
Read the passage: '(1) My family and I went camping. (2) A park ranger showed my brother and I a map of the trails. (3) He told us to be careful. (4) My brother and me were excited to start hiking.' Which sentence contains an error?
A.Sentence 1
B.Sentence 2
C.Sentence 3
D.Sentence 4
Challenging
A student wrote: 'The argument between the characters revealed a lot about them and I.' Which revision is the most precise and effective correction?
A.The argument between the characters revealed a lot about them and me.
B.The argument between the characters revealed a lot about them and myself.
C.The argument between the characters and I revealed a lot about them.
D.Me and the characters had an argument that revealed a lot.
Challenging
Consider the rule: 'Use the subject pronoun 'I' when it is part of a compound subject.' Which sentence is the clearest example of this rule being broken?
A.The teacher gave the homework to my friend and me.
B.My friend and I completed the homework together.
C.Can you help my friend and me with this problem?
D.My friend and me need help with this problem.
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