Absolute Phrases and Parallel Structure

Absolute Phrases and Parallel Structure

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1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

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A phrase that contains a noun/pronoun, its participle, and any modifiers.  It modifies an entire clause rather than just one word. 

adjective clause

dependent phrase

absolute phrase

noun clause

2.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is the absolute phrase in the following sentence:  The backyard filling with lightning bugs, the children shouted with delight.  

The backyard filling with lightning bugs

the children shouted with delight

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is the absolute phrase in the following sentence:  The sun hovering with anticipation on the horizon, Dexter waited for his date to arrive.

The sun hovering with anticipation on the horizon

Dexter waited for his date to arrive

4.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is the absolute phrase in the following sentence:  The heat of the day relenting, the sun set beyond the sparkling lake.  

The heat of the day relenting

the sun set beyond the sparkling lake

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is the absolute phrase in the following sentence:  The road never seemed to end, the center stripe stretching into the distance beyond sight.  

The road never seemed to end

the center stripe stretching into the distance beyond sight

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