Tesla vote today on Musk’s record pay
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shareholders will decide on Thursday whether to pay CEO Elon Musk up to $878 billion, the richest executive pay in history by a long shot.
Target sentence
- Subject (S)shareholders
- Verb (V)will decide — future decision.
- Time (M)on Thursday — temporal modifier.
- Content (C)whether to pay CEO Elon Musk up to $878 billion — whether + to-infinitive content clause; up to marks a maximum limit.
- Appositionthe richest executive pay in history by a long shot — noun phrase renaming/evaluating the package; “by a long shot” = emphatic degree marker.
shareholders
Definition
People or organizations that own shares in a company and have a claim on part of its assets and earnings.
Example
The shareholders voted to approve the new company policy during the annual meeting.
executive
Definition
Relating to the management or administration of an organization or government, often involving decision-making and authority.
Example
She was promoted to an executive position in the company due to her leadership skills.
But the high-profile vote is only one of several proposals that could reshape the electric vehicle maker's future, from the board's power to whether Tesla should invest in Musk's artificial intelligence firm xAI.
Target sentence
- DiscourseBut — contrastive marker, signaling a shift from the previous focus (pay vote) to a wider set of issues.
- Subject (S)the high-profile vote
- Verb (V)is
- Subject Complement (SC)only one of several proposals — predicate nominative identifying the vote as part of a larger set.
- Relative Clause (RC)that could reshape the electric vehicle maker’s future — modal could + verb reshape indicates potential long-term impact.
- Range PPfrom the board’s power to whether Tesla should invest in … xAI — “from A to B” gives scope; second element is a whether-clause (content clause) functioning as a noun phrase.
proposals
Definition
A suggestion or plan put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The committee reviewed several proposals for the new community center.
governance
Definition
The way in which a group or organization is controlled and directed, including the rules and processes that guide decision-making.
Example
Good governance is essential for the success of any organization.
investment
Definition
The act of putting money or resources into something, such as a business or project, with the expectation of making a profit or gaining some benefit in the future.
Example
Many people choose to make an investment in the stock market to grow their savings.
The results of the pay vote are expected during the annual general meeting on Thursday afternoon at the company's factory in Austin, Texas.
Target sentence
- Subject (S)The results of the pay vote — head noun results + PP modifier.
- Verb (V)are expected — passive, reporting anticipation/forecast.
- Time (M1)during the annual general meeting — preposition during + NP (AGM).
- Time (M2)on Thursday afternoon — calendar + part of day.
- Place (M3)at the company's factory in Austin, Texas — at + specific venue + city/state.
annual
Definition
Relating to something that happens once a year or lasts for a year.
Example
The company holds an annual meeting to discuss its progress.
Passage of the payday would be a vote of confidence in Musk's leadership and his vision of transforming the company into an AI and robotics juggernaut. A rejection could create turmoil.
Target sentences
- S1 — Subject (S)Passage of the payday — head noun Passage (approval) + PP modifier.
- S1 — Verb (V)would be — conditional linking verb (hypothetical outcome).
- S1 — Subject Complement (SC)a vote of confidence — predicate noun labeling the meaning of passage.
- S1 — PP Complementsin Musk’s leadership and (in) his vision of transforming the company into an AI and robotics juggernaut — parallel in-phrases; vision of + -ing shows content; into marks result state.
- S2 — Subject (S)A rejection
- S2 — Verb (V)could create — modal possibility.
- S2 — Object (O)turmoil — negative organizational outcome.
Sentence pattern 2: S + could + V + O
passage
Definition
To move or proceed through a space or time, often referring to a transition or change.
Example
The horse began to passage gracefully across the arena during the performance.
confidence
Definition
Not trusting or believing in someone or something; often used to describe actions that deceive or trick others.
Example
The con artist used a confidence trick to steal money from unsuspecting victims.
leadership
Definition
The ability or position of guiding a group or organization, often involving making decisions and providing direction.
Example
Her leadership inspired the team to achieve their goals.
juggernaut
Definition
A large, powerful force or movement that can cause destruction or overwhelming impact, often used to describe something that people follow blindly or that crushes everything in its way.
Example
The new technology became a juggernaut in the market, dominating all its competitors.
turmoil
Definition
A situation where there is a lot of confusion, excitement, or disorder.
Example
The country was in turmoil after the unexpected election results.
Here are the key proposals shareholders are voting on: UP TO $878 BILLION FOR MUSK The pay package proposed for Musk requires Tesla to achieve a number of profit and operational milestones such as delivering 20 million vehicles over the next 10 years and having a million robotaxis in operation on roads. In tandem, Tesla stock must rise, hitting new valuation milestones. The company, currently worth more than $1.5 trillion, would have to hit levels starting with $2 trillion and going up to $8.5 trillion.
Target sentences (multi-sentence paragraph)
- Headline/KickerUP TO $878 BILLION FOR MUSK — noun phrase headline; implies maximum potential payout.
- S1 — Subject (S)The pay package (proposed for Musk)
- S1 — Verb (V)requires
- S1 — Objects (O)a number of profit and operational milestones — followed by example set via such as: delivering 20 million vehicles in 10 years, having 1 million robotaxis in operation.
- S2 — ConnectorIn tandem — adverbial phrase meaning “at the same time/combined.”
- S2 — ClauseTesla stock (S) + must rise (V) — obligation/modality; complement: hitting new valuation milestones.
- S3 — Subject (S)The company (currently worth > $1.5 trillion) — parenthetical valuation.
- S3 — Verb (V)would have to hit — conditional requirement.
- S3 — Object (O)levels starting with $2 trillion and going up to $8.5 trillion — ascending market-cap thresholds.
• S1: S + requires + NP (milestones) + examples with such as…
• S2: [In tandem], S + must + V + NP
• S3: S + would have to + V + NP (range)
milestones
Definition
Important events or achievements that mark significant progress in a project or journey.
Example
Reaching the first milestone in the project boosted the team's morale.
operational
Definition
Ready to be used or functioning correctly; related to how something operates or works.
Example
The new software is now operational and ready for all employees to use.
tandem
Definition
Describing two things that are arranged one behind the other or that work together closely.
Example
The tandem bicycle allows two riders to pedal together in sync.
valuation
Definition
A process of determining the worth or value of something, often in terms of money or importance.
Example
The valuation of the property was higher than expected.
trillion
Definition
A number that is equal to one thousand billion, or 1 followed by 12 zeros (1,000,000,000,000).
Example
The national debt has reached over a trillion dollars.
Passage is widely expected given Musk is allowed to vote his roughly 15% stake. He did not vote his shares on pay questions when the company was incorporated in Delaware, but it has moved to Texas. Supporters say the goals for Musk are highly ambitious and investors stand to gain if he achieves the milestones.
Target sentences (3)
- S1 — Subject (S)Passage (of the pay plan).
- S1 — Verb (V)is (widely) expected — passive assessment.
- S1 — Reason (M)given + clause: Musk is allowed to vote his roughly 15% stake — given introduces cause.
- S2a — SHe (Musk)
- S2a — Vdid not vote (his shares)
- S2a — Mon pay questions + time clause: when the company was incorporated in Delaware.
- S2b — Contrastbut + clause: it has moved to Texas — present perfect marks change of jurisdiction.
- S3 — Reporting SSupporters
- S3 — Reporting Vsay
- S3 — Content (C)the goals for Musk are highly ambitious and investors stand to gain if he achieves the milestones — coordination + conditional clause.
• S1: S + be expected + (given + clause)
• S2: S + did not + V + (when-clause) + but + S + has + V
• S3: S + say + [that S + be + Adj] + and + [S + V] + if-clause
stake
Definition
A pointed piece of wood or metal that is driven into the ground to mark a spot, support a structure, or indicate a boundary. It can also refer to a share or interest in a business or financial venture.
Example
The campers used a stake to secure their tent to the ground.
incorporated
Definition
Formed into a legal corporation or combined into one entity.
Example
The company was incorporated in 1995 and has grown significantly since then.
ambitious
Definition
Having a strong desire to achieve success or a particular goal, often requiring a lot of effort and determination.
Example
She is very ambitious and wants to become a successful doctor.
jurisdiction
Definition
The official power or authority to make legal decisions and judgments, often within a specific area or territory.
Example
The court has jurisdiction over cases involving local laws.
However, some major investors, including Norway's sovereign wealth fund and other proxy advisors have opposed the package, calling it excessive. Tesla's board had said Musk could quit if the pay package was not approved.
Target sentences (2)
- S1 — Subject (S)some major investors, including Norway's sovereign wealth fund and other proxy advisors — compound NP; appositive examples.
- S1 — Verb (V)have opposed — present perfect (stance continuing to now).
- S1 — Object (O)the package.
- S1 — Reason (C)calling it excessive — -ing clause giving reason/characterization (subject-controlled).
- S2 — Subject (S)Tesla's board
- S2 — Verb (V)had said — past perfect (earlier statement before another past reference).
- S2 — Content (C)Musk could quit if the pay package was not approved — modal + conditional if-clause.
• S1: S + have opposed + O + -ing reason clause.
• S2: S + had said + [that S + could + V + if-clause]
sovereign
Definition
Having the highest power or authority; independent and self-governing.
Example
The country became a sovereign nation after gaining independence.
proxy
Definition
A person or document that has the power to act on behalf of someone else.
Example
She appointed her brother as her proxy to vote in the election.
excessive
Definition
More than what is normal or reasonable; too much.
Example
The excessive noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
oppose
Definition
To act against something or someone; to disagree or resist.
Example
Many people oppose the new law because they believe it is unfair.
approval
Definition
The feeling or expression of agreeing with or supporting something or someone.
Example
She received the committee's approval for her project proposal.
Musk has a previous pay package that is caught up in Delaware court. Investors will also vote on a proposal that would allow Musk to receive a replacement package if the court eventually rejected the old plan.
Target sentences (2)
- S1 — Subject (S)Musk
- S1 — Verb (V)has
- S1 — Object (O)a previous pay package
- S1 — Relative Clause (RC)that is caught up in Delaware court — passive idiom “caught up” = entangled/in litigation.
- S2 — Subject (S)Investors
- S2 — Verb (V)will also vote on — future + prepositional verb.
- S2 — Object (O)a proposal
- S2 — RC (content)that would allow Musk to receive a replacement package — would marks conditional/contingent permission.
- S2 — Conditionif the court eventually rejected the old plan — if-clause; past form after would to express hypothetical future condition.
S1: S + has + O + (RC)
S2: S + will vote on + O + (RC: would allow + to-infinitive) + if-clause
proposal
Definition
A suggestion or plan put forward for consideration or discussion, often in a formal context.
Example
The committee reviewed the proposal for the new community center.
replacement
Definition
A person or thing that takes the place of another; the act of substituting one thing for another.
Example
The company is looking for a replacement for the manager who left.
rejected
Definition
To refuse to accept, believe in, or agree with something.
Example
She felt hurt when her proposal was rejected by the committee.
package
Definition
A wrapped or boxed object that is used to hold or transport items.
Example
I received a package in the mail today.
court
Definition
To seek someone's affection or love, often in a romantic way.
Example
He decided to court her with flowers and sweet words.