Imagine That a Babysitter for a Toddler Who Is in the Telegraphic

question 11

Essay

Imagine that a babysitter for a toddler who is in the telegraphic speech stage decides to take the child on an outing, perhaps to the zoo, the beach, the park, or the city. The babysitter and child will probably encounter many sights that will be fascinating to the child. Describe what types of utterances the child is likely to make. Give five examples of "sentences" the child might say, and translate them into expressions an adult would probably use for the same thought.

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Definitions:

Dividend

The distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders. Dividends can be issued as cash payments, as shares of stock, or other property.

Share Repurchase

A company's buyback of its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the number of outstanding shares and potentially increasing share value.

Dividend Per Share

The amount of dividend that a company pays out to each shareholder for each share they own.

Retention Ratio

The retention ratio is a financial metric indicating the percentage of a company's profits that are reinvested in the business rather than distributed as dividends to shareholders.