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Absolute PhraseSet 3

1True or False: An absolute phrase must contain a subject and a finite verb, like 'she was tired'.

2True or False: The phrase 'the sun was setting' is a grammatically correct absolute phrase.

3How can you best combine these two sentences using an absolute phrase? 'Her eyes were filled with tears. She watched the sad movie.'

4Absolute phrases can occur at the beginning, middle, or end of sentences.

5Which sentence correctly uses an absolute phrase to combine these two ideas: 'The final bell rang. The students rushed out of the classroom.'?

6East of Lexington is an example of ..... location.

7What distinguishes an absolute phrase from other types of phrases?

8Identify the sentence that contains an absolute phrase used to convey condition.

9What is the absolute phrase in the following sentence:The backyard filling with lightning bugs, the children shouted with delight.

10Identify the absolute below.

11Which option best combines these two sentences using an absolute phrase? The sun began to set. The temperature dropped quickly.

12Identify the absolute phrase in the below sentence.His dog licking his face, Darren held on to the slippery ball of fur.

13True or False: An absolute phrase cannot contain a finite verb (like 'is' or 'was'), but the word 'being' is sometimes used or can be implied.

14Choose the absolute phrase:Their iPads restricted, the students could no longer play Clash of Clans.

15Which sentence correctly uses an absolute phrase with an adjective as the main modifier?

16True or False:You are most likely to find a lot of absolute phrases in a science textbook or a car repair manual.

17Choose the sentence that includes an absolute phrase that adds sensory detail.

18True or False: The sentence 'The project complete, our team celebrated with a pizza party' correctly uses an absolute phrase.

19Identify the absolute phrase in the following sentence: "Jared sat quietly, his face and hands twitching, as he waited for the principal to call him in."

20Which phrase is an absolute phrase using a past participle?

21To answer the question, "Where is it?", there are TWO types of locations;

22Which of the following is an absolute phrase that could be added to a sentence?

23An absolute phrase is

24Identify the absolute phrase from the sentence below.Sonya refused to look down as she reached for the ledge, her hands raw from climbing the steep cliff.

25Which sentence correctly combines these two ideas using an absolute phrase? The rain had stopped. The birds began to sing again.

26Complete the sentence using an absolute phrase: Her book in hand, ......

27What is the absolute phrase in the following sentence:The sun hovering with anticipation on the horizon, Dexter waited for his date to arrive.

28Identify the absolute phrase in the following sentence: "The teacher stared at the class, his face beet-red, while the class became silent."

29True or False: The absolute phrase in 'The game starting late, we missed the last bus' has a logical cause-and-effect relationship with the main clause.

30Which of these is an absolute phrase?

31Absolute phrases can contain a noun followed by a participle.

32Which sentence part is the absolute phrase? (may be multiple answers)Standing inside the doorway under the glaring light, vulnerable, cowering, body incredibly rigid and fearful, was a small rabbit from some lost warren.

33Which of the following is not true about absolute phrases?

34Choose the correct absolute phrase to complete the sentence:'Her hands trembling, ..... '

35From the list of four sentences, choose the one that correctly incorporates an absolute phrase.

36Which sentence contains an incorrect absolute phrase?

37In the sentence "She stood patiently in line, her arms folded to control her hunger, " what does the absolute phrase add to the sentence?

38True or False: The phrase 'with her phone lighting up' is a valid type of absolute construction.

39Which of the following is an example of an absolute phrase?

40Identify the absolute phrase in the sentence: 'The skater moved gracefully across the ice, her arms extended for balance.'

41What is the function of the absolute phrase in the sentence: "His homework complete, he went to bed."

42True or False: In the sentence 'The popcorn ready, we started the movie,' the phrase 'The popcorn ready' is an absolute phrase.

43True or False: Absolute phrases are always necessary for the sentence to be complete.

44An absolute phrase is most often made up of what two parts?

45[The final whistle blown], the players celebrated on the field.

46Which is the absolute phrase?Because he decided to take his time, she was waiting on him all night long.

47Complete the sentence with a proper absolute phrase: ....., the students quietly read their books.

48Which revision best uses an absolute phrase to combine these two sentences? 'The final bell rang. Students poured out of the classrooms.'

49A student wants to add an absolute phrase to the beginning of this sentence: "The quarterback scanned the field for an open receiver." Which is the most logical and effective absolute phrase to add?

50....., the hikers knew it was time to find shelter. Select the correct absolute phrase to logically begin the sentence.

51Complete the sentence with an absolute phrase: The storm approaching, ....., we hurried inside.

52What is the role of the absolute phrase in the sentence: "His voice shaking with emotion, he apologized for his behavior"?

53Fill in the blank with the best absolute phrase to add detail: The detective closed the case file, .....

54Select the sentence that contains an absolute phrase where the word 'being' is left out.

55Choose the best absolute phrase to complete the sentence: ....., the family went inside to get warm.

56What is the main job of an absolute phrase in a sentence?

57In the sentence "The stars visible, we navigated through the desert, " what role does the absolute phrase play?

58How could you best combine these two sentences into one using an absolute phrase? "The sun had set. The air grew chilly."

59Identify the absolute phrase in the following sentence: "Suddenly contending with a failed engine, the pilot had to make an emergency landing."

60Identify the absolute phrase in the below sentence.Their eyes looking up in eager submission, the tiny birds waited for their mother to feed them.

61Bob, smiling widely, posed for a selfie