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Rule "I vs me"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: I vs me
Message: In this context, it seems that the correct pronoun is <suggestion>\3</suggestion>.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/you-i-versus-you-me/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • They talked to Tom and I but didn't mention this.
    Correction suggestion: me
  • Melba, Sean sat down with Christian and I and explained his proposed product.
    Correction suggestion: me
  • Tom told Mary and I that we should try to do that by ourselves.
    Correction suggestion: me
  • FYI, attached was the agreement reached between Tom and I which was subsequently ignored by bringing Diamond group.
    Correction suggestion: me
  • Call Kathleen or I if we can help in this process.
    Correction suggestion: me
  • This is a picture of Tom and I when we were students.
    Correction suggestion: me
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Gin became vastly more popular as an alternative to brandy, when William III, II & I and Mary II became co-sovereigns of England, Scotland and Ireland after leading the Glorious Revolution.
  • Also, Susan or I or both will be there.
  • Allison cannot make lunch today, but you and I and Janette can go.
  • One time Karen and I and three of our team members went out to lunch.
  • Cyrus Cylinder, from Babylon Kurt and I and whom ever may do the show / or dinner thing Friday night.
  • Both Dad and Robert were away so Joanne and I and two spares managed to get a win.
ID: I_ME [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-21 22:33:10 +0100)