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
calm
calm
sullen
sullen
disciplined
disciplined
reserved
reserved
sullen
sullen
To find the word that would give the sentence a negative tone if it replaced the word "quiet," we need to look for a word with a negative connotation. One way to determine the connotation of a word is by considering the context in which it is used. In this case, Aunt Lydia's comment implies that being quiet is not a desirable trait, so the replacement word should reflect that negativity.
Out of the given options, the word "sullen" would give the sentence a negative tone if it replaced "quiet." "Sullen" carries a connotation of being gloomy, sulky, or unfriendly, which would change the overall sentiment of the sentence.