Dad: Ricky, did you study your spelling words?
Ricky: Yes, Dad.
Brenda: Hi, Ricky! Are you ready for the spelling test?
Ricky: I guess so.
Brenda: Good luck!
Mr. Brown: All right, everyone. Put your books away. It's time for the test.
Brian: I'm going to fail!
Ricky: Try your best, Brian! You can do it!
Mr. Brown: The first word is . . .
Ricky: Uh . . . Mr. Brown? Can I sharpen my pencil?
Mr. Brown: Go ahead. Be quick! The first word is . . .
Ricky: Mr. Brown? I have to go to the bathroom.
Mr. Brown: Okay, but hurry up! No more interruptions!
Ricky: I'm ready!
Mr. Brown: The first word is . . .
Brian: Wow! I only made one mistake! Thanks for encouraging me, Ricky.
Ricky: No problem.
Brenda: I got a gold star. How did you do, Ricky?
Ricky: Not bad, I guess. Mom! Dad! Guess what?
Dad: What happened, Ricky!
Ricky: I got a perfect score on my spelling test. I got a gold star!
Mom: You see? All your studying worked!