The man spoke calmly to the nervous child.

Meaning: This means the man was speaking in a gentle and soothing way to the child who was feeling anxious.

Choice of Words: Calmly means to be relaxed and not excited or worried. Nervous means to be feeling anxious or worried.

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The man said something quietly to the scared boy.

Meaning: This means that the man was talking to the boy in a way that was quiet and gentle. He was not yelling or being loud. He was trying to make the boy feel less scared.

Choice of Words: The man is the one doing the talking. Said is the past tense of say, which means to speak or tell something. Quietly means in a low voice. Scared means feeling afraid or frightened. Boy is a young male child.

The man talked softly to the frightened kid.

Meaning: This means that the man was talking to the kid in a way that was soft and reassuring. He was not yelling or being mean. He was trying to make the kid feel less scared.

Choice of Words: The man is the one doing the talking. Talked is the past tense of talk, which means to speak or say something. Softly means in a gentle or quiet voice. Frightened means feeling scared or afraid. Kid is a slang term for a child.

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