Modify short_names by deleting the first element and changing the last element to Joe Sample output with input : "Jig Jag Jam Jim" ['Jag', 'Jam', 'Joe'] user_input = input() short_names = user_input.split() short_names.pop(0) short_names[-1] = 'Joe' print(short_names) Hope this is helpful. Write back to me in case you need help with your python task. I generally reply back within 24 hours. You can connect with me on Whatsapp also: +918602715108