Which is correct:
"It would be Jack and me" or "It would be Jack and I"?

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It would be Jack and me

This phrase is correct when 'me' is the object of the verb 'be.'

Use 'it would be Jack and me' when 'me' is the object of the verb 'be' in the sentence.

Examples:

  • It would be Jack and me going to the party.
  • It would be Jack and me in the picture.
  • It would be Jack and me playing basketball.

Alternatives:

  • It would be me and Jack
  • It would be us
  • It would be Jack and me together
  • It would be Jack and me going together

It would be Jack and I

This phrase is correct when 'I' is the subject of the verb 'be.'

Use 'it would be Jack and I' when 'I' is the subject of the verb 'be' in the sentence.

Examples:

  • It would be Jack and I going to the party.
  • It would be Jack and I in the picture.
  • It would be Jack and I playing basketball.

Alternatives:

  • It would be I and Jack
  • It would be we
  • It would be Jack and I together
  • It would be Jack and I going together
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It would be Jack and me' is used when 'me' is the object of the verb 'be,' while 'It would be Jack and I' is used when 'I' is the subject of the verb 'be.'

Last updated: March 15, 2024

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