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A lesson in ‘I and ‘me’
Published Wednesday, October 8, 2008
I guess it is time to remind people the correct usage of the pronouns “I” and “me.”
If someone does something to us, it is to you and me. If we do something it is you and I.
For example, “Jim and I went to the game, but he bought tickets for you and me.”
Another example: “The policeman caught you and me, but it was you and I who went to jail.”
For using an object for a subject or a subject for an object.
Maryann Shores - Fergus Falls
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just take the "you and" off and check if it sounds right. it works for I. ;)
Posted by bucksteel (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 2:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I guess it is time to remind letter writers to use complete sentences. ("For using an object for a subject or a subject for an object.")
Posted by really (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OMG you need to find something to do with your time!
Posted by bornhere (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This writer comes up with the most ridiculous letters. The bible bangin' stuff is the worst. Them and me agree!
Posted by bucksteel (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why does the Editor at the Daily Journal waste the paper and ink on these types of letters? Me wants to know.
Posted by BobWilliams (Bob Williams) on October 8, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I know. I know! There just isn't that much else to choose from. Shores and Thompson own that sheet.
Posted by Mel (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 9:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
And, so many make comments to their letters, it must be a good thing, no??? (grin) Keep 'em coming DJ.
Posted by GrammarNazi (anonymous) on October 9, 2008 at 8:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I believe Ms. Shores' letter was directed AT the Journal. See the second paragraph here:
http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2...
Posted by tippy98c (anonymous) on October 9, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Can we start getting some political plans printed or posted from our local campaigners instead of giving space to this ridiculous, trivial, condescending junk? "I" would really appreciate it.
Posted by 2cents (anonymous) on October 10, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes, I'z sure do agree wit tippy98c, who ever you be. I have to agree, you see, or is it me....maybe he. Not we? For Stupid. How bout' that one. For dumb, how old is she? This Shores lady? Maybe 93? Retired teacher, she be? LOL.
Posted by Jerry (anonymous) on October 10, 2008 at 6:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
2 cents. If you are real lucky, stay healthy, and alive, you just "may be" old some day. Being stupid or dumb, that is up to you. Me think I be right, and you be wrong!!!!
Posted by hsj (anonymous) on October 11, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why are so many of you upset that someone pointed out that your local newspaper columnists could use a refresher course in the language they get paid to write? (GrammarNazi provides you with a link to the error) I'm new to the area so maybe with time I'll understand why 2cents was allowed the space to write. . .however, I doubt it.
Posted by tippy98c (anonymous) on October 11, 2008 at 9:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Call the paper and complain...maybe get the benighted writers direct extension and lecture him / her in real time.
Less then a month from a number of imporatant elections and all were getting to ponder is chap. 1 of hooked on phonics?
Posted by tippy98c (anonymous) on October 11, 2008 at 10:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
important*...(oh great it's contagious!)
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