Should I use me or I in this sentence? My older sister is the one who got my mom and me interested in yoga.
My teacher said it is my mom and I. I think it is me because you would say my sister got me interested in yoga. Thanks for your help.
You are absolutely right. You need "me" in that sentence.
I hope you misunderstood your teacher.
Ms. Sue,
My teacher crossed off "me" and wrote "I" on my paper in red ink. Thank you for your help.
Oh, well, these things happen. Stay on the good side of your teacher, even if you believe she's wrong. :-)
editing sentences
your mom is right it's i
In this sentence, the correct choice is actually "my mom and me." Let's break it down to understand why.
When deciding whether to use "me" or "I," it can be helpful to remove the other person from the sentence. In this case, if you remove "my mom," the sentence would be: "My older sister is the one who got me interested in yoga."
Now, let's look at the other option. If you remove "my older sister," the sentence becomes: "I got my mom interested in yoga."
Comparing these two options, it is clear that "me" should be used since it is the object of the verb "got." Therefore, the corrected sentence is: "My older sister is the one who got my mom and me interested in yoga."
It's great that you're thinking critically about grammar! Remember, your teacher's correction was accurate, but understanding the reason behind it can help you use correct grammar in similar situations.