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Usage of I and Me

I and ME

I and Me, both refer to the speaker.

I
  • Used in sentences where the speaker is main subject of the sentence.
  • Used in sentences where speaker is the doer.
  • It is the first word in the sentence.

Example: l am writing a letter.

ME
  • Used in sentences that say about another person / thing.
  • Speaker is the receiver of action done by another person / thing.
  • Sentence cannot start with Me.

Example: My mother gave me a letter.

Sentence Structure
Sentences that use "I" have this common structure:

 "I" + verb (action) + details

 I + teach + English.
I + live in + Mysore.
I + am going + to the market.
I + will buy + fruits.

 Sentences that use "Me" have this common structure:

 Subject + verb (action) + "Me" (details)

 Sita + gave + me a gift.
She + baked + a cake for me.
Jake + is visiting + me today.
The doctor + will see + me now.


Exercise
Fill in these blanks to test usage of I and Me.

1. My friend and ______ are going to Italy.
2. My dad gave _______ a gift.
3. _______ am waiting for my brother.
4. Mr.Peter invited my sister and _______ to dinner.
5. A taxi is waiting for _________.

Answers:
1 - I, 2 - me, 3 - I, 4 - me, 5 - me.

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