---
id: 66222b2a53c6be5671cd5b38
title: Task 35
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-35
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (Audio) Maria: Welcome to the team! We're thrilled to have you on board. If you have any questions during your onboarding, don't hesitate to ask. -->

# --description--

Understanding both the meaning and the tone of a sentence is important, especially in a workplace setting.

# --questions--

## --text--

What is the tone and meaning of Maria's sentence to Tom?

## --answers--

Formal and instructive, emphasizing rules

### --feedback--

Maria's tone is not formal or strictly instructive; it's welcoming and offers support.

---

Uncertain and questioning Tom's ability

### --feedback--

Maria's statement is confident and supportive, not showing uncertainty or doubt about Tom's ability.

---

Welcoming and supportive, encouraging questions

---

Indifferent and uninterested in Tom's role

### --feedback--

Maria's words are enthusiastic and encouraging, showing interest in Tom's integration into the team.

## --video-solution--

3

# --scene--

```json
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  "setup": {
    "background": "company1-boardroom.png",
    "characters": [
      {
        "character": "Maria",
        "position": {
          "x": 50,
          "y": 0,
          "z": 1.5
        },
        "opacity": 0
      }
    ],
    "audio": {
      "filename": "9.1-2.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 0,
      "finishTimestamp": 6.44
    }
  },
  "commands": [
    {
      "character": "Maria",
      "opacity": 1,
      "startTime": 0
    },
    {
      "character": "Maria",
      "startTime": 1,
      "finishTime": 3.86,
      "dialogue": {
        "text": "Welcome to the team. We're thrilled to have you on board.",
        "align": "center"
      }
    },
    {
      "character": "Maria",
      "startTime": 4.16,
      "finishTime": 7.44,
      "dialogue": {
        "text": "If you have any questions during your onboarding, don't hesitate to ask.",
        "align": "center"
      }
    },
    {
      "character": "Maria",
      "opacity": 0,
      "startTime": 7.94
    }
  ]
}
```
