A Group of Words with a Noun and a Participle

question 15

Multiple Choice

A group of words with a noun and a participle (a word ending in - ing or - ed ) and the words that modify them can look like a sentence, but this word grouping is known as a(n) ​

• A) ​rambling sentence.
• B) ​absolute phrase.
• C) ​delayed subject.
• D) ​implied subject.

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Definitions:

Risk Level

The degree of uncertainty and/or potential financial loss inherent in an investment decision.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, often with dividends that are paid out before those to common shareholders.

Capital Structure

The mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity, which is used to finance its overall operations and growth.

Target Capital Structure

The optimal mix of debt, equity, and other securities a company aims to hold, balancing risk and return to maximise shareholder value.