TOM SWIFTIES XIII 

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

1. "Rowing hurts my hands," Tom said __________.

2. "These wind gusts are awful," __________ Tom.

3. "The situation is grave," Tom said __________.

4. "The grass is always wet in the morning," Tom said after _______   _______.

5. "It's become much bigger," said Tom _______   _______   _______.

6. "You must be my host," Tom __________.

7. "I see," said Tom __________.

8. "I love songs by Schubert," Tom __________.

9. "Another work week begins," Tom said __________.

10. "O.K. - you can borrow my lawnmower again," Tom __________.

Answers:

 

1. callously

2. blustered

3. crytically

4. due consideration

5. with a groan

6. guessed

7. icily

8. lied

9. mundanely

10. relented