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Thanking a Neighbor for Snow Plowing

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Read the following message.

Dear Walter, I wanted to write you a proper thank-you note since I barely had a chance to talk when we got baLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

1. What kind of letter is this?

an apology

a thank-you note

a complaint

a request for help

2. Tom was worried on the drive home because .....

Denise had called him about the driveway.

he knew the snow removal company had failed.

the city had warned about heavy snowfall.

Karen's parents told him about the storms.

3. Prairie Clear .....

was recommended by neighbor Denise.

cleared the driveway for the entire trip.

did not finish the job Tom paid for.

charged Tom extra after the big storm.

4. On January 14th, Walter was plowing .....

before seven in the morning.

alongside the snow removal company.

after Denise asked him for help.

for the first time that winter.

5. Who told Tom that Walter had been clearing the driveway?

Karen

Linda

The snow removal company

Denise

6. Tom believes Walter would not .....

accept money for his help.

enjoy seeing the trip photos.

want to have coffee on Saturday.

like Karen's homemade baking.

Here is a response to the message. Complete the response by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank.

Dear Tom, Please don't mention it — that's what neighbors are for! When I noticed that after the first week, I figured I'd better step in. With my truck-mounted plow, it honestly didn't take long each time. The storm on the 14th was , I'll admit, but I didn't mind getting up early. I would absolutely love some of Karen's . Linda has been asking for the recipe for years! Saturday afternoon works perfectly for us, and I'd be to see your trip photos. Ice fishing on the Rideau Canal sounds wonderful, even if you came home empty-handed! I'm sorry to hear about that . You should definitely get your money back. See you Saturday! Cheers, Walter

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