Question

identifying the meaning of unknown words/phrases

1. it has come to our attention in this notice means

a. one (or more) tenants probably complained about the problem
b. the landlord is evicting some tenants
c. the landlord is trying to get the readers attention

1. what does the word proper in the sentence,

ot putting their garbage in the proper containers\ mean?
a. wrong
b. clean
c. correct

1. the word evicted means tenants might be

a. asked to pick up their garbage
b. asked to leave their apartment
c. asked to stop leaving their garbage in the stairwell
identifying tone!

1. how would you describe the tone of this message?

a. angry and serious
b. scared and worried
c. sad and depressed

1. which words/phrases in the notice do you think indicate the tone?

Explanation:

1. "It has come to our attention" often implies that information has been received, likely from a complaint. So one or more tenants probably complained about the problem.
2. "Proper" in the context of garbage - disposal means the correct containers.
3. "Evicted" means being forced to leave a property, so tenants might be asked to leave their apartment.
4. Given the nature of the issues (garbage - related problems and eviction threats), the tone is likely angry and serious.
5. Words/phrases like "evicted" and complaints about improper garbage - disposal indicate an angry and serious tone.

Answer:

1. a. one (or more) tenants probably complained about the problem
2. c. correct
3. b. asked to leave their apartment
4. a. angry and serious
5. Words like "evicted", "not putting their garbage in the proper containers"