Dinesh K.

asked • 02/07/17

I ,you and he went for the movie. Correct this sentence.?

Correction this sentence without grammar mistakes 

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Kenneth S. answered • 02/07/17

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It's not incorrect, but it's awkward, in my opinion; however, it should be went TO the movie.
Non-awkward version: We went to the movie.
But the sentence seems unnecessary, since you're talking to one of the participants, and that person would know this fact already.
 
 
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David W.

Excellent observation about the "you" knowing this fact.  That indicates that context (that is, the sentences before/after) might change the context somehow.
 
There are several idioms that may be correctly used:
    to the movie
    for the movie
    at the movie
    during the movie
    . . .
 
The possible elaboration provided by context:
    I, you, and he went for the movie.  Then, I stayed for the book signing and you two went shopping.
    I, you, and he went for the movie.  I wanted to watch the movie, but you wanted to sit with Tom.
 
The sentence alone would likely be:  I, you and he went to the movie.
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02/07/17

Mark M.

You and I are not of the same opinion.
I and you are not of the same opinion.
Which is preferable/formal?
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02/07/17

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