⚡ Black Friday Offer: Click here and shop now!

TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

Dad gave Cameron and I some apples. vs Dad gave Cameron and me some apples.

The correct phrase is "Dad gave Cameron and me some apples." The use of "me" is correct in this context because it is the object of the verb "gave." Using "I" in this case would be incorrect.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 3280 views

Dad gave Cameron and I some apples.

This phrase is incorrect. The pronoun "I" should be replaced with "me" because it is the object of the verb "gave."

The correct form is to use "me" as the object pronoun when referring to oneself in the object position of a verb.
  • I sent her pick some apples.
  • I'll ask her to peel some apples.
  • I was about to ask you to peel some apples.
  • You're not likely to kill me with some apples.
  • Poor guy breaks his heart to bring us some apples.
  • Listen. I opted out of a traditional birthday cake and I got us some apple flips.
  • Cameron and I just have a lot of questions.
  • Cameron and I will look for them around the front.
  • Dad gave me this symbol 'cause he thought I was special, and I wasn't even there when he needed me.
  • Dad gave Drew a beer the other day, and I realized I have to tell them real story is.
  • But my dad gave me the real, and I was mad appreciative for that.
  • And I found it in this box that my dad gave me a while back.
  • When I was nine years old, my dad gave me a Polaroid camera... roughly around the same time your dad gave you this fine company to run... and I loved that thing.
  • I climbed the wall of your garden, stole some apples from the big tree and you came outside, and I thought for sure the crazy chicken man of Blackthorne Hill would eat me for lunch.
  • Before I left the states, Cameron and I were already halfway through divorce proceedings.
  • Clear this site. Cameron and I are going to go in.
  • And I also got two more apples.
  • You've got a great job, your skin is flawless, and I can always count on you to have apples.
  • And I loved the addition of the thin slice of apple.
  • Some apple juice would be nice.

Dad gave Cameron and me some apples.

This phrase is correct. The pronoun "me" is the object of the verb "gave" in this sentence.

Use "me" as the object pronoun when referring to oneself in the object position of a verb.
  • I sent her pick some apples.
  • I'll ask her to peel some apples.
  • I was about to ask you to peel some apples.
  • You're not likely to kill me with some apples.
  • Poor guy breaks his heart to bring us some apples.
  • Some apple juice would be nice.
  • My dad gave me this necklace.
  • Best intel puts Cameron and Abel in Vancouver.
  • - Some apple pie, coffee, please.
  • - I'll fix you some apple fritters.
  • My father sent along some apples for you.
  • I also have some saltines and some apple butter.
  • Some apple juice would be nice.
  • Your dad gave her that jewelry, Zach.
  • My dad gave me the company.
  • My dad gave her that pearl.
  • Yes. Dad gave it to me.
  • Because Dad gave it to you.
  • My dad gave it to me.
  • My dad gave me a watch just like that.

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!

×

⚡️ Black Friday 2024 ⚡️

Stock up on credits for the entire year!

Grab this offer now!