When do you use the word me in a sentence?

You use "me" in a sentence when it's the object of a verb or preposition. Here's a breakdown:

Subject vs. Object:

* Subject: The person or thing performing the action. (Example: *I* went to the store.)

* Object: The person or thing receiving the action or being acted upon. (Example: She gave the book to *me*.)

Here are some examples of when to use "me":

* Direct Object: "The dog chased *me*." (The dog is performing the action, "chased," and *me* is receiving the action.)

* Indirect Object: "He gave *me* a gift." (He is giving the gift, and *me* is the indirect recipient.)

* Object of a Preposition: "She sat next to *me*." ( *Me* is the object of the preposition "next to.")

Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them:

* "Me and John" vs. "John and I" : Use "John and I" when you are the subject of the sentence. Use "John and me" when you are the object of the sentence.

* "Between you and I": This is incorrect. Use "between you and me" because "me" is the object of the preposition "between".

Remember: If you're unsure, try switching the sentence around. If you'd say "I went to the store," then you'd use "I" as the subject. If you'd say "The store was given to me," then you'd use "me" as the object.