Indicate a text span in the passage about which an inquisitive question is asked. (note, don't answer the question).

Input: Consider Input: Sentence: Per - share figures this year reflect $ 6 . 8 million in preferred - share dividends ; the 1988 quarter didn ' t have such a payout .<sep>Question: How does this play into things?

Output: 1988 quarter didn ' t have such a payout

Input: Consider Input: Sentence: Thomas M . Hurley and Robert A . Vanourek , who had been designated to take over Recognition ' s top spots had Prospect ' s tender offer succeeded , were named co - chief executives and directors .<sep>Question: How many top spots did Recognition have?

Output: Recognition ' s

Input: Consider Input: Sentence: Gulf Resources & Chemical Corp . said it agreed to pay $ 1 . 5 million as part of an accord with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding an environmental cleanup of a defunct smelter the company formerly operated in Idaho .<sep>Question: what is an accord
Output: part of an accord