Grammar - Absolutes, Absolute Phrases Flashcards

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absolutes

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  • a modifier that cannot be compared
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absolute phrases

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  • 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
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which of the following sentences contains an absolute phrase

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  • Sam, his eyes glistening with anticipation, hopped on his new bike
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which of the following sentences contains an absolute phrase

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