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Rule "me (I)"

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Description: me (I)
Message: When referring to yourself and somebody else, put their name first. Also check whether the nominative form I is required here.
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/you-i-versus-you-me/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Me and John work together.
    Correction suggestion: I
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • John and I work together.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: CONFUSION_OF_ME_I [13]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-03 22:33:08 +0200)