The Adverb Game (Tom Swifty alert!)

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OK, I know we're not supposed to use adverbs, but here's a bit of fun. Use an adverb that echoes or describes the rest of the sentence.

Like:

"Would you like some Camembert?" asked Mary cheesily.

or:

David remarked dryly that he had not drunk for days.
 

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"Oh, I just don't know, I just don't know," Tina said indecisively.

"Why the hell can't you ever make up your stupid mind?" Bob asked meanly in reply.
 

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"I think I've broken my leg," said Dora lamely.
 

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"I'm coming! I'm coming!" Bob ejaculated.


(Sorry, I couldn't resist.)
 

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"I'm stomping these grapes into wine," Sandra said, impressively.
 

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Okay, this is hard for a post New Year's Eve brain.

"Did you feel the earthquake?" Maria asked shakily.
 

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"I just popped a bunch of balloons," he said sharply.
"Stop crucifying me!" she said crossly.
"What type of peanut putter do you prefer?" He said smoothly. (Or Chunkily, whichever you prefer)
"Get to the back of the boat!" he ordered sternly.
 

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"Do you like lamb?" she asked, sheepishly.
 

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"I'm not dead yet," he said gravely.
 

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"What do you mean, the waiting room is empty?" the doctor said impatiently.
 

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"I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down," said the wolf breathlessly.
 

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" I like your cheekbones" she said facetiously
 

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"Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz," she said sleepily.
 

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"You're right," he said agreeably.
 

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"Oh! I pricked my finger!" Sleeping Beauty said sharply.
 

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"Have some more ketchup," he said saucily.
 

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" Who is that idiot on the radio" she said Sternly