My family and i are vs my family and i

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'My family and I are' is used when describing actions or states that involve the speaker and their family members. 'My family and I' is used as a subject in a sentence. The choice between the two depends on whether you need a verb after 'are' or not.

Last updated: April 13, 2024 • 135 views

My family and i are

This phrase is correct and commonly used when describing actions or states that involve the speaker and their family members.

Use 'my family and I are' when you want to describe actions or states that involve both the speaker and their family members. The verb 'are' indicates the present tense of the action or state.

Examples:

My family and I are going on vacation next week.
My family and I are planning a surprise party for my mom.
My family and I are excited to see you.
My family and I are going to the park for a picnic.
My family and I are watching a movie together.

Alternatives:

My family and I
We are
We
My relatives and I are
My parents and I are

my family and i

This phrase is correct and commonly used as a subject in a sentence. It refers to the speaker and their family members.

Use 'my family and I' as a subject in a sentence to indicate that the speaker and their family members are involved in the action or state being described.

Examples:

My family and I went to the beach last weekend.
My family and I enjoy spending time together.
My family and I are planning a family reunion.
My family and I love to travel.
My family and I are very close.

Alternatives:

We
Our family
The members of my family and I
My relatives and I
My parents and I

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