Noisemakers

By Ruth Schiefen

In the sentences listed, underline the combination of words and/or parts of words that spell these noisemakers: cannon, chimes, drill, gong, hail, horn, radio, saw, siren, wind. Here is an example of another noisemaker: Could this be llama wool?

1. The fierce dragon guarded his den.

2. Yes, I rented a tuxedo for the wedding.

3. In the attic Ann once saw a bat.

4. After I march, I’m especially thirsty.

5. The doctor’s office was filled with ailing patients.

6. Uncle Conrad, I opened the trunk for you.

7. He thinks a walrus would make a good pet.

8. Have you read R. Illsworth’s latest novel?

9. Ask Faith or Nancy to help you.

10. They once grew indigo on this plantation.

Answers:

• (1) dragon guarded, (2) yes, I rented, (3) attic Ann once, (4) march, I’m especially, (5) with ailing, (6) Conrad, I opened, (7) thinks a walrus, (8) read R. Illsworth’s, (9) Faith or Nancy, (10) grew indigo.