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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? A. disciplined. B. calm. C. reserved. D. sullen.

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The word that would give the sentence a negative tone if it replaced the word "quiet" is D. sullen. "Sullen" implies a mood of gloominess or sulkiness, which carries a negative connotation compared to the more neutral or positive connotations of the other words (disciplined, calm, reserved).

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