Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 20)

“I need some suspenders for my pants,” Tom upheld.

“Has the bear gone away?” asked Tom intently.

“I knew the gun wasn’t loaded,” Tom said blankly.

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“Would anyone like some Parmesan?” asked Tom gratingly.

“The food here is terrible,” he muttered, swallowing his words.

“I suppose I’ll have to write my name again,” said Tom resignedly.

“Watch this insect sail through the air,” said Tom flippantly.

“It’s not fair!” said Tom darkly.

“The exit is right there,” Tom pointed out.

“Dorothy, if you’re going to Oz again, I’m going with you,” Em barked.

“I’m wearing a ribbon round my arm,” said Tom with abandon.

“Watch out for that broken glass!” she said sharply.

“My ancestor was a famous Confederate general who had an army fort named after him,” Tom bragged.

“There’s someone at the front door,” Tom chimed in.

“Let’s spice it up,” said Tom gingerly.

“I compliment the company that makes the Macintosh computer,” said Tom applauding.

“Boy, will I give you a haircut!” said Tom barbarously.

“I think I’ll use a different font,” said Tom boldly.

“Pretend we were in the days before railways,” Tom coached.

“This fabric is not good enough to make a bolero,” said Tom unravellingly.