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Absolute Phrases

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Absolute Phrases

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  1. Absolute Phrases

  2. Definition and rules. An ABSOLUTE PHRASE is a MODIFIER (quite often a PARTICIPLE), or a modifier and a few other words, that attaches to a SENTENCE or a NOUN, with no CONJUNCTION. An absolute phrase cannot contain a FINITE VERB.Absolute phrases usually consist of a noun and a modifier that modifies this noun, NOT another noun in the sentence. http://www.testmagic.com/grammar/explanations/phrases/absolute-phrases-introduction.asp

  3. Absolute phrases are optional in sentences and can be taken out without disrupting the sentence structure • Often set apart from the sentence with a comma • Modifiers of entire sentence instead of just one word • Noun + Participle • Noun + Adjective • Absolute Phrase at the end of the sentence

  4. Being beaten in the race, Bryce attacks a trash can with rage. • With pride still showing, the young boy walked away. • CJ had won the race in record fashion, aware that he had dominated Bryce in the 400. Examples

  5. 1. What is an absolute phrase? • 2. What can an absolute phrase not have? • 3. What separates an absolute phrase from the rest of the sentence? • 4. Name two of the three types of absolute sentences. • 5. Identify the absolute phrase: Being beaten in the race, Bryce attacks a trash can with rage. Quiz

  6. 1. a modifier • 2. a finite verb • 3. a comma • 4. Noun + Participle, Noun + Adjective, end of sentence • 5. After being beaten in the race Answers

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