sit quietly vs sit quiet

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Sit quietly' is the correct phrase when you want to describe the manner in which someone is sitting, indicating that they are sitting without making noise or moving much. On the other hand, 'sit quiet' is not commonly used in English. It is more common to use 'sit quietly' to convey the intended meaning.

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sit quietly

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the manner in which someone is sitting without making noise or moving much.

Use 'sit quietly' when you want to describe how someone is sitting in a quiet and still manner.

Examples:

Please sit quietly during the movie.
The students were asked to sit quietly during the exam.
She sat quietly in the corner, reading her book.
I prefer to sit quietly and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
The baby finally fell asleep, sitting quietly in the stroller.

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The beautiful balcony allows you to sit quietly outdoors and breathe fresh mountain air.
A volcano can sit quietly for centuries until the pressure from below becomes too great and it explodes.
The guests sit quietly, absorbing the tranquil atmosphere.
You should sit quietly and attentively in seiza.
Don't just sit quietly and do as little as possible.
Since then, I've decided just to let people talk, and I will just sit quietly and listen.
The father was late there, and mother could not sit quietly.
The person needs to sit quietly and listen to sounds like hums and clicks.
Typical Golden Retrievers are active and fun-loving animals with the exceptionally patient demeanour befitting a dog bred to sit quietly for hours in a hunting blind.
The protesters had been encouraged to dress professionally, to sit quietly, and to occupy every other stool so that potential white sympathizers could join in.
There is also a TV an... d you can sit quietly.
After the hotter days, it was delicious to sit quietly in the garden and watch the evening pass into night.
The teahouse is evening disposal of the b & b guests: there is a kitchenette with microwave, coffee theeappararatuur and you can 'sit quietly in the evening.
We had a nice, spacious and bright room where it was uncomfortably quiet and where there was room to sit quietly in the garden.
Take the time each day to sit quietly and listen to the things, pay attention to the melody of life that resonates within you.
The guests sit quietly, absorbing the fall or winter, guests arrive in the late afternoon or evening.
They sit quietly together for a while.
They talk while I sit quietly and imaging their lightly salted faces frying in a skillet.
Because an innocent person doesn't sit quietly for 3 days.
Just sit quietly for a minute.

Alternatives:

remain quiet while sitting
stay silent while seated
sit still and quiet
sit in silence
sit without making a sound

sit quiet

This phrase is not commonly used in English. It is more appropriate to use 'sit quietly' to convey the intended meaning.

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I want you to sit quiet and try to help me.
I'll sit quiet and they can take me down, I promise.
So sit quiet at the kiddie table And know the adults are taking care of things.
Now just sit quiet while I recite the contents of my "following U2, where the streets have no name, I love you Bono" bag.
Why, sir, if it do, we'll just make her sit quiet till we call for 'ee again.
I know, I'll just sit quiet.
Okay, I know I said I would just sit quiet... but you haven't asked him one question about parenting.
I did not come here to sit quiet.
So sit quiet at the kiddie table And know the adults are taking care of things.
I'll sit quiet and they can take me down, I promise.
If you sit quiet, I'll let you out.
What part of "sit quiet and stay out of this" did you not understand?
Sitting on the steps of profferli, embellished by vessels outpourings from spring to autumn in the air the scent of the flowers, sit quiet women, who speak and work in the meantime.
Music and colors stimulate the senses, while the swinging rhythm relaxes the baby, while you sit quiet, knowing your child is comfortable and safe Homologation Complies with EN 62115.
Let's spend some time journaling and sit in quiet reflection.
Let's spend some time journaling and sit in quiet reflection.
For now, go and sit somewhere quiet.
Good wenchlet's sit down quiet For fear we wake her. Softlygentle Patience.
Here, sit down. Quiet, egghead.
He just sits there all quiet.

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