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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Using the pronoun I

Why is the pronoun "I" being used in the objective case! Have grammar rules been rewritten?
  

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Anonymous Have grammar rules been rewritten? I haven't seen that in the headlines. Anonymous Why is the pronoun "I" being used in the objective case!

  • Anonymous Have grammar rules been rewritten?
  • I haven't seen that in the headlines.
  • Anonymous Why is the pronoun "I" being used in the objective case!
  • The objective case of I is me .
  • I really don't understand your question, because the two words are distinct.
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AnonymousHave grammar rules been rewritten?
I haven't seen that in the headlines.
AnonymousWhy is the pronoun "I" being used in the objective case!
The objective case of I is me. I really don't understand your question, because the two words are distinct.
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Anonymous Why is the pronoun "I" being used in the objective case! Have grammar rules been rewritten?
It is being used in the objective position because people don't really know the difference. Scenario: Johnny says, "Me and Sue went to the movies." Teacher responds, "Sue and I!" But then the instruction seems to stop. A good teacher would go on to
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AnonymousWhy is the pronoun "I" being used in the objective case?
That's impossible, "I" is not an objective-case pronoun.

I think you meant to ask why "I" is being used as an object, i.e., where "me" is expected.

I am not aware that this is happening any more frequently now than it has for at least
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PhilipJohnny says, "Me and Sue went to the movies."
Well, if "I" is not being used correctly, then the scenario might be:

Johnny: Mom made lunch for Sue and I.
Teacher: Sue and me!

Somehow that does not seem as obnoxious as yours, Philip.

Or how about a knock-knock routine?
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
I
I who?
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My question was written correctly and was based on the incorrect usage I have noticed in the media. It happens so often; therefore, I was beginning to doubt all previous teachings.
Maxine
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AnonymousMy question was written correctly and was based on the incorrect usage I have noticed in the media. It happens so often; therefore, I was beginning to doubt all previous teachings. Maxine
Do not double post: it wastes time for all of us:
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Anonymous the incorrect usage I have noticed in the media.
Please cite some examples.

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