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What is the abstract noun of she spoke calmly?

The abstract noun in the sentence "She spoke calmly" is calmness.

Here's why:

* Calmly is an adverb describing *how* she spoke.

* Calmness is the abstract noun that refers to the state or quality of being calm.

Therefore, the abstract noun representing the concept of being calm is "calmness".

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