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constructions. These problems can usually be resolved by isolating
the pronoun.
Checking for Correct Pronoun Use in
Compound Objects
? The supervisor asked Ramiro and I to work overtime.
The supervisor asked Ramiro and I to work overtime.
The supervisor asked I to work overtime.
The supervisor asked Ramiro and me to work overtime.
Object Pronouns with between
Object pronouns always follow the preposition between. Thus, it is
always between you and me, between us and them, between him and
her, between Larry and him.
Just between you and I, I heard that Alan has found a new job in
Phoenix.
Just between you and me, I heard that Alan has found a new job
in Phoenix.
The argument was between Leo and she; I tried to stay out of it.
