RUwrite Practice
Yasmin said, I don't feel like cooking. "Let's go out to eat."
Yasmin said, "I don't feel like cooking. Let's go out to eat."
In the upcoming years, dust storms _____ to affect the region, but hopefully they will not be as destructive as the storms of the 1930s.
will continue
Earlier, Marina finally _____ her sister for snooping around her room.
forgave
Eli was pleased to see that he still had a ______ lead on his opponent.
four- or five-point
Apple crisp is a very _____ dessert that can be made using whole grains instead of white flour.
good
Juan has a _____ appetite, especially when it comes to dessert.
good
Although Hector _____ three inches in one year, we still called him "Little Hector."
grew
She has to wash her _____ tonight.
hair
She found a couple of gray _____ in her eyebrows.
hairs
The worst dust storm _____ on April 14, 1935, a day called Black Sunday.
happened
New Year's Eve is not a good time for _____ to have a serious talk.
her and me
The cooking instructor taught _____ a lot.
him and me
If someone is rude to you, try giving _____ a smile in return.
him or her
In the current economy, nobody wants to waste _____ money on frivolous things.
his or her
When the butterfly was fully grown, I set _____ free.
it
The plumbing crew did _____ best to repair the broken pipes before the next ice storm.
its
Each one of us has a _____ to do.
job
The prized goose _____ several golden eggs last night.
laid
Yesterday, our tour guide _____ us through the maze of people in Times Square.
led
Please give your notes to ___
me
When I asked for a new pencil, my teacher gave one to _____.
me
Even though Max insulted Jacko too, I felt I had been _____.
meaner
I _____ several glasses of sparkling cider instead of champagne on New Year's Eve next year.
will drink
My favorite painting is The Girl with the Pearl Earring.
with
Max and I were sitting on my _____ front stoop when I started it.
wooden
Each day, we have a lot of _____ to do.
work
My supervisors informed me that I wouldnt be able to take the days off.
wouldnt
Between _____, I do not think Jeffrey will win the election.
you and me
_____ brain like that will get you far in life.
A
Jayden drank more sodas than anyone else at the party.
Active
Karen was dancing with Joshua when she suddenly realized she needed to leave.
Active
Despite her pessimistic views on life, Lauren believes that most people have [kind] hearts.
Adjective
Hector's most [valuable] possession was his father's bass guitar from the 1970s.
Adjective
His [green] eyes looked at everyone and everything as if they were specimens in a biology lab.
Adjective
My definition of a [perfect] afternoon is walking to the park on a beautiful day, spreading out my blanket, and losing myself in a good book.
Adjective
The child developed a [vivid] imagination because he read a lot of books.
Adjective
Although Stefan took the criticism [personally], he remained calm.
Adverb
At the party, Denise [hungrily] devoured two pieces of pepperoni pizza and a several slices of ripe watermelon.
Adverb
Frederick [nearly] choked on the piece of chicken when he saw Margaret walk through the door.
Adverb
Madeleine spoke [softly] while she was visiting her grandmother in the hospital.
Adverb
She [admiringly] eyed her new coworker and wondered if he was single.
Adverb
Napping on the beach never gets boring for _____.
Alice and me
Every day, I eat _____ egg salad sandwich.
An
Ashleigh likes reading, knitting, and video games. Ashleigh likes to read, to knit, and to play video games.
Ashleigh likes to read, to knit, and to play video games.
Avocado
Avocados
Adele taught sixth grade last year, but, this year, she'll be teaching fifth grade.
Complete Sentence
Anna tried getting a reservation at the restaurant, but, when she called, they said that there was a waiting list.
Complete Sentence
Computer games are fun in moderation, but my brother is addicted and plays nine hours a day.
Complete Sentence
I don't see any kids playing outside.
Complete Sentence
My mother bought cheese from that new grocery store.
Complete Sentence
Our new deadline is next Friday.
Complete Sentence
The report is due on Wednesday, but we're flying back from Miami that morning.
Complete Sentence
The sphygmomanometer is usually covered with cloth and has two rubber tubes attached to it.
Compound Predicate
There are several types of sentences; using different types can keep your writing lively.
Compound Sentence
Fifty people will be coming to the potluck on Thursday—at least that's what the survey said—so we should be sure to bring a lot of sandwiches.
Correct
I know I missed the last several meetings, but I won't sleep through this one—honestly!
Correct
If the green light does not come on (see instruction booklet), try the steps again.
Correct
The Modern Language Association (MLA) has an online reference website.
Correct
The pollen levels have increased by 30% this past year (Smith 2009).
Correct
We convinced our teacher that we needed a field trip—who knows how—so we're all going to a publishing company on Thursday.
Correct
"Where should we go?" said Russell.
Correct as is
Allow me to introduce myself: I am the greatest ice-carver in the world.
Correct as is
Dear Mr. Smith,
Correct as is
Do you want turkey, spinach, and cheese; roast beef, lettuce, and cheese; or ham, tomato, and cheese?
Correct as is
I've got to get this paper done, but I have class in ten minutes.
Correct as is
In terms of their morphological disparity, . . . [Camarasaurus and Diplodocus represent] extremes within a spectrum of biomechanical variation related to feeding style.
Correct as is
My grandpa's birthday is also on January 7.
Correct as is
Our professor, Mr. Alamut, drilled the lessons into our heads.
Correct as is
The weather was clear yesterday, so we decided to go on a picnic.
Correct as is
Unbelievably, no one was hurt in the accident; however, the car was.
Correct as is
Yasmin said that it didn't matter to her.
Correct as is
While I was chewing furiously, the gum fell out of my mouth.
Correct as is.
I should have been _____, but I could not help myself.
more considerate
What a beautiful child! She has her mothers eyes.
mothers
Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? Research states fake news thrives on social media sites when people don't check sources
on social media sites
Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? My friend found a cool frog one week ago and took a picture
one week ago
The cow jumped over the moon.
over
She _____ the lotion in her shopping basket and proceeded to the checkout line.
put
Jean promised to drop the boys off at the ______ station.
railroad
They did not _____ that the grasses kept the soil in place.
realize
When early settlers moved into this area, they _____ the natural prairie grasses in order to plant crops and graze their cattle.
removed
Which of the following phrases contains an unnecessary adverb? rushed quickly spoke quickly
rushed quickly
No one believed Hikaru when he said he was ______ because his skills necessitated the presence of a teacher.
self-taught
I visited my older sister, Diana, and _____ took me to a butterfly exhibit at a museum.
she
The house _____ as the airplane rumbled overhead.
shook
I told Max that my dog, Jacko, was _____ than his dog, Merlin.
smarter
When Merlin placed his paw on my knee and licked my hand, I was the _____ person on the block.
sorriest
Each of the students responses were unique.
students
ur argument started on the _____ afternoon that I have ever experienced.
sunniest
Mr. Batista _____ the class how to use correct punctuation.
taught
Diana and Bill know how much I love butterflies, so a butterfly garden was _____ special present to me.
their
I thought the drivers lost _____ way in the storm.
their
The school of education plans to train _____ students to be literacy tutors.
their
Our mothers are twin sisters, and _____ inseparable.
they are
Roy and Riza were very tired after the ______ PTA meeting.
three-hour-long
Which of the following phrases contains an unnecessary adverb? tip-toed quietly ate quietly
tip-toed quietly
Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? Samuel saw a man with green eyes under the bridge
under the bridge
The Dust Bowl _____ a name given to a period of very destructive dust storms that occurred in the United States during the 1930s.
was
Although my dog, Comet, is mischievous, he always behaves _____ at the dog park.
well
Because my son is kind and considerate, the meeting with his math teacher went very _____.
well
I have no idea _____ left the iron on, but I am going to find out.
who
I remember _____ won the Academy Award for Best Actor last year.
who
No one knew _____ ate the cake mom was saving.
who
No one knew _____ the famous actor was.
who
From _____ did you get the concert tickets?
whom
To _____ is the letter addressed?
whom
With _____ are you going to Hawaii?
whom
Chief
Chiefs
Those so called "experts" are clearly liberal so we should ignore those morons.
Biased
Select the phrase that is NOT redundant:
Black truck
Book
Books
Boy
Boys
Buzz
Buzzes
Did you know that the name of the Juice Bar is a reference to a poem? asked Russell.
"Did you know that the name of the Juice Bar is a reference to a poem?" asked Russell.
I know, said Russell, let's go to the Two Roads Juice Bar.
"I know," said Russell, "let's go to the Two Roads Juice Bar."
Perfect! said Yasmin.
"Perfect!" said Yasmin.
Believe it or not the criminal was able to rob the same bank three times and get away with it.
Believe it or not, the criminal was able to rob the same bank three times and get away with it.
Where are transitions used? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Between sentences Between paragraphs Between sections
A doctor must read all of the medical journals. Men like that must always be experts.
Biased
I love movies about good guys fighting against Indians.
Biased
Sherlock Holmes found a clue.
Declarative
Jackie wondered where her keys were
Declarative; Doesn't Need a Question Mark [Jackie wondered where her keys were.]
She asked how you were doing
Declarative; Doesn't Need a Question Mark [She asked how you were doing.]
Because Dante won the classical performance competition
Dependent clause
Whenever I see Alice and Armando's Instagram account, The Two of Us
Dependent clause
Why I can't do that
Dependent clause
Diplodocus seems to have been well-adapted, . . . to a form of feeding known as branch stripping, where leaves are plucked from branches as the teeth are dragged along them.
Diplodocus seems to have been well-adapted . . . to a form of feeding known as branch stripping, where leaves are plucked from branches as the teeth are dragged along them.
Francisco was in charge of getting [decorations.]
Direct object
Harrison distracted [her] while we hid.
Direct object
Don't forget to let the dog out or to feed the cats. Don't forget to let the dog out or feeding the cats.
Don't forget to let the dog out or to feed the cats.
Echo
Echoes
Every year we go camping in the woods but never see any bears.
Every year, we go camping in the woods but never see any bears.
I can't wait for next weekend
Exclamation Mark
Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
Exclamatory
I don't know many _____.
Expressions
A person should visit the dentist regularly to get his or her teeth cleaned.
Fair
I don't agree with those experts because their study had some major holes in it.
Fair
Many consider Nikola Tesla a genius because of his creative inventions.
Fair
My cousin volunteers at a daycare for children with disabilities.
Fair
The best teachers care deeply about their students.
Fair
Can we get Chick-fil-A for dinner tonight?
First Person
I believe that John Piper is an amazing teacher.
First Person
Our study was published last week.
First Person
That new thermometer was for me.
First Person
Ryan Howard started the campfire.
Formal
The politician made up statistics because he came unprepared.
Formal
Kids in the street.
Fragment
That new grocery store.
Fragment
Fry
Fries
He wrote his name on the board in clear precise delicate letters.
He wrote his name on the board in clear, precise, delicate letters.
I asked my neighbors the retired couple from Florida to bring in my mail.
I asked my neighbors, the retired couple from Florida, to bring in my mail.
I cannot decide if I want my room to be green, brown, and purple green, black, and brown or green, brown, and dark red.
I cannot decide if I want my room to be green, brown, and purple; green, black, and brown; or green, brown, and dark red.
Piled up next to the bookshelf, I chose a romance novel.
I chose a romance novel from the pile next to the bookshelf.
I did not notice; that you were in the office I was behind the front desk all day.
I did not notice that you were in the office; I was behind the front desk all day.
I have lived in Sedona, Arizona Baltimore, Maryland and Knoxville, Tennessee.
I have lived in Sedona, Arizona; Baltimore, Maryland; and Knoxville, Tennessee.
I have never dealt with these clients, but I know Leonardo has worked with them, so many times before.
I have never dealt with these clients, but I know Leonardo has worked with them so many times before.
I heard that there was a robbery on the evening news. I heard on the evening news that there was a robbery.
I heard on the evening news that there was a robbery.
Look both ways before you cross the street.
Imperative
Watch out for the angry geese!
Imperative
I needed to bring work home. In order to meet the deadline.
In order to meet the deadline.
In the blink of an eye the kids were ready to go to the movies.
In the blink of an eye, the kids were ready to go to the movies.
A balanced meal should always include—proteins, vegetables, and carbohydrates.
Incorrect
He finally arrived at a solution (after reading a dozen style manuals.)
Incorrect
If the person responds that the computer is not running smoothly, the caller will ask the user to boot (start up the system and) report the start up time.
Incorrect
That thing over there looks really suspicious
Independent clause
We all got together to throw [Caitlin] a surprise birthday party.
Indirect object
My good old friendo Ryan made a blazin' campfire.
Informal
The politician threw out some random numbers because he didn't know the real stats.
Informal
Wow!
Interjection
Have you ever seen a poison dart frog before?
Interrogative
Can you pass the butter
Interrogatory; Needs a Question Mark [Can you pass the butter?]
Is anyone here
Interrogatory; Needs a Question Mark [Is anyone here?]
Why won't you admit I'm right
Interrogatory; Needs a Question Mark [Why won't you admit I'm right?]
Which of the following sentences is the most concise? Computers are very complicated and a job undertaken by any individual must be deliberated thoughtfully. Although relatively unknown, the best person to hire for this job is undoubtedly Jeremy for many various reasons. Jeremy has a degree in cyber security and ten years of on-the-job experience. Even though the project is large in size, Jeremy will do the whole job until it's finished completely .
Jeremy has a degree in cyber security and ten years of on-the-job experience.
Key
Keys
Knife
Knives
Kya is really good at writing poems and a good dancer. Kya is really good at writing poems and dancing .
Kya is really good at writing poems and dancing .
Let's drive to the farmer's market down the road at 9 am this Wednesday in our Honda with the comfy seats. Let's drive the Honda to the farmer's market tomorrow.
Let's drive the Honda to the farmer's market tomorrow.
Let's go for a walk the air is so refreshing.
Let's go for a walk; the air is so refreshing.
Carlos was a very serious scientist with unique interests.
Linking
_____ enjoy doing yoga together on Sundays.
Meera and I
Michael Nita and Desmond finished their report last Tuesday.
Michael, Nita, and Desmond finished their report last Tuesday.
Which of the following sentence pairs would benefit from a transition?
Monaco has the highest life expectancy at 89.5 years. One in three Monacoians are millionaires.
Monday Tuesday and Wednesday are all booked with meetings.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are all booked with meetings.
Claimed that the vase broke on its own.
My little brother claimed that the vase broke on its own.
My little brother went to the park, saw a goose, and ran away. My little brother went to the park, saw a goose, so away he ran.
My little brother went to the park, saw a goose, and ran away.
My little sister said what we were all thinking "We should have stayed home."
My little sister said what we were all thinking: "We should have stayed home."
My sister lives at 3001 Centerville Lane Chesapeake Virginia 23320.
My sister lives at 3001 Centerville Lane, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320.
Next semester, we will read some more contemporary authors, Vonnegut, Miller, and Orwell.
Next semester, we will read some more contemporary authors: Vonnegut, Miller, and Orwell.
Nicholas Cage was born on January 7, 1964 in Long Beach, California.
Nicholas Cage was born on January 7, 1964, in Long Beach, California.
Which one of the following paragraphs concludes with the writer's voice?*
No correct answers
You'll find what you need if you look. On the shelf next to the potted plant.
On the shelf next to the potted plant.
Which of the following examples of passive voice is the most direct?
Opinion polls were conducted to study multiple college campus' perspective on grade inflation.
_____ have game night the first Thursday of every month.
Our friends and we
Our records show that the patient was admitted on March 9, 2010 January 13, 2010 and November 16, 2009.
Our records show that the patient was admitted on March 9, 2010; January 13, 2010; and November 16, 2009.
Which of the following sentence pairs would benefit from a transition?
Paraguay's GDP has continued to rise. Paraguay still has a long way to go to catch up with other countries.
The samples were prepared in a clean room before being sent out for further examination.
Passive
When I returned to my room, my luggage had been stolen.
Passive
Peach
Peaches
Jim asked if it will be even hotter tomorrow
Period
The dog walked down the street
Period
Swimming across the English Channel in nearly twenty-three hours
Phrase
Please close the blinds there is a glare on the screen.
Please close the blinds; there is a glare on the screen.
Ryan Reginald Howard bestowed our company with a conflagration.
Pompous
The legislator presented a plethora of arbitrary numerals by virtue of his ignorance.
Pompous
Potato
Potatoes
Have you been to the new park
Question Mark
Select the phrase that is NOT redundant: Past history Relatively unknown At the present time Actual fact
Relatively unknown
Don't run by the pool, people slip and fall all the time.
Run-on [Comma Splice]
There was construction on the highway, traffic was backed up for miles.
Run-on [Comma Splice]
We e-mailed our contact who said that they would check with his boss, she said that the project could afford a delay as long as they wouldn't have to make any edits or changes to the file.
Run-on [Comma Splice]
I saw a raccoon eating from the trash can it was very fat.
Run-on [Fused Sentence]
I told the project manager that we would be able to get the report to her later that day she suggested that we come back a day early to get the report done and I told her we had meetings until our flight took off.
Run-on [Fused Sentence]
She put our names down on the list when the day of our reservation arrived we only had to wait thirty minutes because a table opened up unexpectedly which was good because we were able to catch a movie after dinner in the time we'd expected to wait to be seated.
Run-on [Fused Sentence]
The city is full of pigeons my brother loves pigeons.
Run-on [Fused Sentence]
_____ have decided to sell their house.
She and he
Words, sentences, and paragraphs are all combined to create a book.
Simple Sentence
Sincerely Edgar Smith
Sincerely, Edgar Smith
I don't know much _____.
Slang
Solo
Solos
All amplitude-modulation (AM) receivers work in the same way.
Subject + verb
We have mailed the balance of the payment in this letter.
Subject + verb + direct object
The supervisor mailed the applicant a description of the job.
Subject + verb + indirect object + direct object
Daniel and I are going to go to Hawaii for three weeks.
Subject: "Daniel and I"; Predicate: "are going to go to Hawaii for three weeks."
Raquel will watch the dogs while we're on vacation.
Subject: "Raquel"; Predicate: "will watch the dogs while we're on vacation."
Sam made homemade pasta with Alfredo sauce for dinner.
Subject: "Sam"; Predicate: "made homemade pasta with Alfredo sauce for dinner."
Supply
Supplies
What is the segue in the following paragraph?*
That treaty held until late 1805, when a new coalition of Britain, Austria, and Russia formed to oppose him.
I love looking at _____ stars with you.
The
Which of the following examples uses a transition to show a logical relationship?
The company reported lower profits this year. For this reason, their stock prices went down as well.
While driving to the veterinarian's office, the dog nervously whined.
The dog nervously whined while I was driving to the veterinarian's office.
Rolling down the mountain, the explorer stopped the boulder with his powerful foot. The explorer stopped the boulder rolling down the mountain with his powerful foot.
The explorer stopped the boulder rolling down the mountain with his powerful foot.
Why is it important to conclude a paragraph with the writer's voice rather than a quote?
The focus of the paper should remain on the writer's voice and his or her own agency as a writer.
The keynote by the professor from Regent University.
The professor from Regent University gave the keynote presentation.
The study examines the effects of not getting enough sleep and what happens when you don't eat breakfast. The study examines the effects of not getting enough sleep and not eating breakfast.
The study examines the effects of not getting enough sleep and not eating breakfast.
The teacher served cookies to the children wrapped in aluminum foil. The teacher served cookies wrapped in aluminum foil to the children.
The teacher served cookies wrapped in aluminum foil to the children.
The young lady on the telephone was walking the dog. The young lady was walking the dog on the telephone.
The young lady on the telephone was walking the dog.
_____ met while on vacation in Mexico.
They and I
Thief
Thieves
Joshua works at Chick-fil-A.
Third Person
That neighbor listens to John Piper every day.
Third Person
The study found that temperatures were higher than average this year.
Third Person
Making discoveries about new creatures, this is an interesting time to be a biologist.
This is an interesting time to be a biologist because we keep making discoveries about new creatures.
This suggests that Camarasaurus was capable of chomping through tougher plant material than Diplodocus. . . This actually ties in nicely with previous hypotheses of different diets for each.
This suggests that Camarasaurus was capable of chomping through tougher plant material than Diplodocus. . . . This actually ties in nicely with previous hypotheses of different diets for each.
To find the perfect apartment. Deidre scoured the classifieds each day.
To find the perfect apartment.
In what ways are segues used to signal a shift in ideas? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
To reiterate an earlier point before introducing another To focus on how the author moved from one point to the next To help move the reader forward
Turning the lights off after he was done in the kitchen. Robert tries to conserve energy whenever possible.
Turning the lights off after he was done in the kitchen.
Uncle Louie bought a running stroller for the baby that he called "Speed Racer." Uncle Louie bought a running stroller that he called "Speed Racer" for the baby.
Uncle Louie bought a running stroller that he called "Speed Racer" for the baby.
Unless the ground thaws before spring break. We won't be planting any tulips this year.
Unless the ground thaws before spring break.
Until next weekend, we have no bread.
Until
Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? Until next week we will not make more cheeseburgers or hotdogs
Until next week
Watch
Watches
We are looking for a babysitter who doesn't drink or smoke and owns a car for our precious six-year-old. We are looking for a babysitter for our precious six-year-old who doesn't drink or smoke and owns a car.
We are looking for a babysitter who doesn't drink or smoke and owns a car for our precious six-year-old.
Which of the following examples uses a transition that shows cause and effect?
We ran out of bread. Consequently, we will not have toast for breakfast tomorrow.
Under what circumstances should you utilize the passive voice? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
When you don't know who did the action. When you want to hide who did the action. When you want to emphasize the person or thing the action was done to. When you have a subject that can't actually do anything.
Whenever he drives, Reza pays attention to what he's doing and is watching the drivers around him. Whenever he drives, Reza pays attention to what he's doing and watches the drivers around him.
Whenever he drives, Reza pays attention to what he's doing and watches the drivers around him.
Where I come from, there are three ways to get to the grocery store by car, by bus, and by foot.
Where I come from, there are three ways to get to the grocery store: by car, by bus, and by foot.
Walking in the dark, the picture fell off the wall.
While Tim was walking in the dark, the picture fell off the wall.
_____ are you going to recommend for the internship?
Who
_____ hit the home run?
Who
_____ in the office knows how to fix the copy machine?
Who
Identify the question should you ask while revising the following sentence into active voice: "The car was examined because the engine light came on."
Who examined the car?
Identify the question should you ask while revising the following sentence into active voice: "The ball was kicked into the outfield."
Who kicked the ball?
Identify the question should you ask while revising the following sentence into active voice: "The cat was rescued from the street by a heroic bystander."
Who rescued the cat?
Without a doubt green is my favorite color.
Without a doubt, green is my favorite color.
Without a doubt his work has improved over the last few weeks.
Without a doubt, his work has improved over the last few weeks.
Wolf
Wolves
Working without taking a break. We try to get as much work done as we can in an hour.
Working without taking a break.
Which of the following sentences is the most concise? My father and I jog together every day of the week and month. Yesterday, I felt sick, so we ran slower than usual. By the end of the run, I felt better though, so we sprinted quickly to finish. My father smiled happily when he saw I felt so very much better.
Yesterday, I felt sick, so we ran slower than usual.
I am going to the comedy club with _____.
Yolanda and her
Dani was planning to buy _____ book she had been eyeing as soon as she got paid.
a
All he does is talk about his band.
about
The Dust Bowl mostly _____ the states of Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico.
affected
I guess I was _____ about a bad grade that I received, so I decided to pick on poor little Merlin.
angry
The Dust Bowl era finally came to end in 1939 when the rains _____.
arrived
I thought my back injury was _____ at first, but it turned out to be minor.
bad
Magritte thought the guests had a _____ time at the party because most people left early.
bad
The school board president gave a _____ speech because she was feeling sick.
bad
Donna hurt herself____ when she was rock climbing.
badly
She _____ wanted to win the writing contest prize, which included a trip to New York.
badly
Steve was shaking _____ from the extreme cold.
badly
Beatriz wanted to know if she would see Alexandre before lunch.
before
I _____ several items of clothing at the thrift store on Wednesday.
bought
My brothers wife is one of my best friends.
brothers
The rock band _____ onto the music scene with their catchy songs.
burst
Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? Because creamer is expensive I drink black coffee during the work week
during the work week
The dust storms during The Dust Bowl _____ irreparable damage to farms and the environment for a period of several years.
caused
Historians today _____ The Dust Bowl to be one of the worst weather of events in American history.
consider
Dust storms _____ to occur in these dry regions, but not to the devastating degree of the 1930s.
continue
Won't you please join me for dinner tonight?
correct as is
I couldnt believe it when I found out that I got the job!
couldnt
Merlin was the _____ dog on the block.
dumbest