Use the sentences to answer the question.
"Mary is such a quiet child," said Aunt Lydia. "It makes me wonder what will become of her."
Which word would give the sentence a negative tone if it replaced the word quiet?
(1 point)
Responses
sullen
sullen
reserved
reserved
calm
calm
disciplined
sullen
The word "sullen" would give the sentence a negative tone if it replaced the word "quiet."
To determine which word would give the sentence a negative tone if it replaced the word "quiet," we need to examine the context and connotations of each word. The sentence indicates that Aunt Lydia is expressing concern or uncertainty about Mary's future based on her quiet nature. Therefore, we are looking for a word with a negative or undesirable connotation.
Out of the provided options, the word "sullen" stands out as having a negative tone. "Sullen" carries the meaning of being gloomy, sulky, or moody. If we replace "quiet" with "sullen" in the sentence, it would imply that Mary's demeanor is negative and dull, which would align with Aunt Lydia's concern about her.