The five sentences below have something in common. Can you determine what it is?

1. After the draw, the poker player decided to hold his cards.
2. The race started a mile away, and our car came in last.
3. I get scared when it is night.
4. The doctor will now see you.
5. We've come here to play.

Answers:

Changing one letter in one word in each sentence reverses the meaning of the sentence:

1. hold - fold
2. last - fast
3. night - light
4. now - not 
5. play -pray

Credit: NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle
April 26, 2009
Will Shortz

SEE ALSO: PUT THE MEANING IN REVERSE
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