1. When you add an S to the end of a certain six-letter word, it does not become plural and it is perfect homophone for the six-letter word. Can you name the two words?

2. When you add an S to the beginning of a certain eight-letter word, a happy word turns into a tragic one. Can you name the two words?

HINTS:

1. The six-letter word has to do with painting, and the seven-letter word has to do with polling.

2. The eight-letter word begins with L.

Answers:

1. CANVAS/CANVASS

2. LAUGHTER/SLAUGHTER