TOM SWIFTIES X

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

1. "This salmon is excellent," said Tom __________.

2. "I only have shampoo," said Tom __________.

3. "I invested in a high-tech startup," Tom __________.

4. "I'm taking a memory improvement class," Tom __________.

5. "I'm waiting to see the doctor," said Tom __________.

6. "I just took a quick glance," Tom __________.

7. "What should I do with these water lillies?" Tom __________.

8. "I'm not going to give up anything this Easter," Tom said __________.

9. "I've never had a single cavity - yet," Tom said __________.

10. "Use your own toothbrush!" Tom __________.

Answers:

1. superficially
2. unconditionally
3. ventured
4. wrote (rote)
5. patiently
6. peeped
7. pondered
8. relentlessly
9. precariously
10. bristled