I found this sentence in an Illinois newspaper:
A friend just invited my husband and I to her home for some good cooking.
Did you see an error in that sentence? I'm sure you noticed that the "I" should be "me." That is because "I" is a subject, and in the example, it is used as the object of the verb "invited." I remember that when I was very young my mother suggested using the second object alone if I couldn't decide which word to use. For example, you wouldn't say "She invited I to her home," so it is equally wrong when another direct object precedes the pronoun.
Don't be afraid to show your intelligence while using correct grammar. It sounds better, it makes the meaning clearer, and it might be a good example to others who want to improve their English usage.
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