Grammar - Absolutes, Absolute Phrases

Question 1

absolutes

Answer 1

• a modifier that cannot be compared

Question 2

absolute phrases

Answer 2

• phrase that modifies the entire remainder of the sentence
• adds focusing detail on part of the sentence
• composed of noun plus modifiers
• often contains a participle phrase, which is a verbal acting as an adjective

Question 3

which of the following sentences contains an absolute phrase

Answer 3

• Sam, his eyes glistening with anticipation, hopped on his new bike

Question 4

which of the following sentences contains an absolute phrase

Answer 4

• his feet hurting after the race, John accepted the Gold medal