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How to Use "Tone" with Example Sentences
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tone
(n):
the quality of sound; the way of speaking or writing that shows how someone feels
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Used with adjectives:
"
His voice has a
low
tone
.
"
(low, deep)
"
The baby likes the
soft
tone
of her mother's voice.
"
(soft, gentle)
"
He played the instrument in a
different
tone
.
"
(different)
"
He answered her question in a
sarcastic
tone
.
"
(sarcastic, insulting)
"
The letter was written in a
negative
tone
.
"
(negative, unfavorable)
Used with verbs:
"
He
speaks
in a low
tone
.
"
(speaks, sings, talks)
"
Did you
notice
the
tone
of his voice?
"
(notice, hear)
"
She should
soften
her
tone
.
"
(soften)
"
He
changed
his
tone
when his boss entered the room.
"
(changed, altered)
Used with prepositions:
"
She scolded her children
in
an angry
tone
.
"
(in)
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