Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 15)

“This is mutiny!” said Tom bountifully.

“I have to fix the car,” said Tom mechanically.

“I’ve borrowed my sister’s camping gear,” said Tom insistently.

“There’s no place for the kitchen sink,” said Tom counterproductively.

“I’m from Missouri,” Tom stated.

“Sorry, what I said was a no-brainer?” asked Tom absentmindedly.

“Here’s the story of the Liberty Bell”, Tom told us appealingly.

“I have to check the score on this exam again,” Tom remarked.

“I’m shocked,” said Tom electrically.

“I can lend you the money,” Tom said with interest.

“Wool is better than cotton,” Tom said sheepishly.

“I got demoted,” Tom admitted privately.

“I bought myself fifty hamburgers and I’ve only ten left,” said Tom with fortitude.

“Well, I got here with five minutes to spare,” said Tom bitterly.

“I want a motorized bicycle,” Tom moped.

“I only use one herb when I cook,” said Tom sagely.

“I’m wearing my wedding ring”, said Tom with abandon.

“Fire!” yelled Tom alarmingly.

“I invested in a hi-tech startup,” Tom ventured.

“I always eat at McDonald’s”, said Tom archly.

“Ought I to do this?” asked Tom with a shudder.