TOM SWIFTIES
"You'll need a pencil to write in these answers," Tom said pointedly.
That's an example of a Tom Swifty--a line of dialogue ending with a whimsically appropriate adverb (so-called from Edward Stratemeyer's fictional character Tom Swift, who was inclined to this sort of talk.)
Twelve more Tom Swifties appear below, each missing the all-important adverb. How many of them can you complete? The first letter of each answer is given as a help.
Your gift is over there, Tom said (P) .
Who sprinkled horseradish on my sandwich? Tom asked (H) .
I'm breaking out in hives! Tom cried (R) .
Go to the back of the boat! Tom ordered (S) .
The actor quit the play 43 minutes and 17 seconds into the performance, Tom said (E) .
Heads or tails? Tom remarked (F) .
We can't wait until dad gets out of the hospital, Tom declared (I) .
I just ate six cans of pineapple, Tom said (D) .
I--guess--I'll--fix--my--car, Tom said (M) .
You can lead the prayer before dinner, Tom said (G) .
Mom likes British crosswords, Tom remarked (C) .
My toothpaste is now all over the floor, Tom moaned (C) .