Mary and me vs Mary and I

Both 'Mary and me' and 'Mary and I' can be correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Mary and me' is used as the object of a sentence, while 'Mary and I' is used as the subject. Understanding the difference between subject and object pronouns is key to using these phrases correctly.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 200 views

Mary and me

This phrase is correct when 'me' is used as the object of a sentence.

Use 'Mary and me' when 'me' is the object of a verb or preposition. For example, 'John gave the book to Mary and me.'

Examples:

She invited Mary and me to the party.
The teacher praised Mary and me for our hard work.
Could you please pass the salt to Mary and me?
They are going to the movies with Mary and me.
The project was completed by Mary and me.

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He's taking Mary and me to see a show.
It'll be sorry to leave, Mary and me.
Mary and me were in "Huatemala."
If those men find us, Queen Mary and me won't be the only people to die here.
And my father knew it was not an accident, but he pulled back because of Mary and me, because we were just kids.
This letter informs us that every penny has gone to another relation with the exception of 30 guineas to purchase 3 mourning rings for St. John, Mary and me.
With Dad, and Mary and me?

Alternatives:

Mary and I
Me and Mary

Mary and I

This phrase is correct when 'I' is used as the subject of a sentence.

Use 'Mary and I' when 'I' is the subject of a verb. For example, 'Mary and I went to the store.'

Examples:

Mary and I are good friends.
Could you please pass the salt to Mary and I?
Mary and I went to the concert last night.
The project was completed by Mary and I.
She invited Mary and I to the party.

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Mary and I went skiing, made a snowman, she touched my leg...
Mary and I are here to protect you.
Only Mary and I were talking about you the other day.
Mary and I are old buds.
Mary and I will take you out.
Mamo lived in our old neighborhood when Mary and I were just kids.
Mary and I are end-of-life counselors.
Mary and I sometimes volunteer with people that are dying.
Mary and I intended to make an announcement at dinner.
Mary and I will get it.
Mary and I are cousins after all.
Mary and I were just discussing that.
Mary and I can greet the guests.
Bash begins his life with Mary and I get exile.
When Lady Mary and I were waiting for the London train.
Mary and I have proved that true love can weather any storm.
Last Sunday, Mary and I went to the library together.
For once, Mary and I are in agreement.
Mary and I are in contract law.
I doubt if Cousin Mary and I are destined to be close friends.

Alternatives:

Me and Mary
I and Mary

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