Here's why:
* Pronoun Case: English pronouns have different forms depending on their role in a sentence:
* Subject Pronouns: These are used when the pronoun is the subject of the verb (performing the action). The subject pronouns are "I," "you," "he," "she," "it," "we," and "they."
* Object Pronouns: These are used when the pronoun is the object of the verb (receiving the action) or the object of a preposition. The object pronouns are "me," "you," "him," "her," "it," "us," and "them."
* Sentence Structure: In a standard sentence, the subject usually comes before the verb, and the object comes after the verb.
* Grammatical Rule: The pronoun "I" is always a subject pronoun, and it cannot be used as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example:
Incorrect: "He gave the book to I."
Correct: "He gave the book to me."
The correct sentence uses the object pronoun "me" because it is the object of the preposition "to."