TOM SWIFTIES XVIII

Add the appropriate adverb to complete these Tom Swifties.

1. "I think it's time to see a psychiatrist," Tom said _______.

2. "Hold up this sign to get the auctioneer's attention," Tom said _______.

3. "Let every lady now turn to her partner," Tom said _______.

4. "I hereby give each one of you $1,000," Tom said _______.

5. "A's, E's, I's, O's, and U's aren't the only vowels," Tom observed _______. 

6. "There's no need for silence." Tom _______. 

7. "We can't have this and eat it too," Tom said _______.

8. "You have the right to remain silent," Tom said _______.

9. "These propulsion systems were used by NASA on moon rockets, " Tom said _______.

10. "There seems to be at least one blood-sucking insect in every outhouse," Tom said _______.

11. "I used to be a miner," Tom ________. 

Answers:

1. shrinkingly

2. forbiddingly

3. gently

4. grandly

5. wisely

6. allowed

7. archaically

8. arrestingly

9. apologetically

10. aloofly (a loo fly)

11. exclaimed

 

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1-5: Will Shortz