Grandma always speaks in a gentle voice. She never yells or shouts, even when we are being noisy. Her soft words make everyone feel calm and peaceful.
Grandma speaks in a 'gentle' voice. What does 'gentle' mean? Think about how it's different from yelling.
- very loud and can be heard from far away
- very fast and speaking many words at the same time
- very soft and kind, not harsh or rough sounding (correct answer)
- very deep and low like a man's voice would sound
Explanation: The word 'gentle' means soft and kind, not harsh or rough. Context clues include 'never yells or shouts,' 'soft words,' and making people 'feel calm and peaceful.' The contrast with yelling helps define gentle as the opposite. Choices A, B, and D describe other voice characteristics (volume, speed, pitch) that don't capture the kindness aspect of 'gentle.'