TOM SWIFTIES IX

Add the appropriate adverb (or other finish) to complete these Tom Swifties.

1. "I can take photographs if I want to," Tom ________.

2. "Parsley, sage, rosemary," said Tom ________.

3. "Stop horse! Stop!" cried Tom ________.

4. "I need an injection," pleaded Tom ________.

5. "I only want to date you," said Tom ________.

6. "I need a pencil sharpener," Tom said ________.

7. "Would anyone like some Parmesan?" said Tom ________.

8. "I'm trying to get some air circulating in this room," said Tom ________.

9. "I'm sure we can fool them into thinking this is pollen," said Tom ________.

10. . "I only have enough carpet for the hall and landing," said Tom with a ________.

Answers:

1. snapped
2. timelessly
3. woefully
4. in vein
5. steadily
6. bluntly
7. gratingly
8. fanatically
9. beguilingly
10. blank stare