College Composition / Unit 5 CMP 0110 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Case in Compounds
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The idea
In a compound subject, use subjective pronouns; in a compound object, use objective pronouns.
In practice
"Antonio and I share an apartment," but "Disagreements arise between Antonio and me." Drop the other person to test: "between me" sounds right.
Where people slip
"Between you and I" is a common error; between takes an object, so it is between you and me.
Your place on the trail
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