Appositives Participial Phrases and Absolute Phrases

What is the underlined portion of the sentence called?

• Participial Phrase

• Absolute Phrase

• Appositive

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the underlined portion of the sentence called?

• Participial Phrase

• Absolute Phrase

• Appositive

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What phrase is underlined in the following sentence?

Listening to music with her headphones, Ms. Norberg planned her lesson for today.

• Participial Phrase

• Absolute Phrase

• Appositive

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the underlined portion of the sentence called?

Fists raised, the protesters screamed at the speaker.

• Participial Phrase

• Absolute Phrase

• Appositive

• Dependent Clause

Which of the following is NOT an absolute phrase?

• With a wave of his hand, he dismissed the idea.

• The rain falling heavily, we decided to stay indoors.

• Tired from the long journey, the hotel room provided a comfortable place to rest.

• The cat meowing loudly, she knew it was time to feed him.

Identify the sentence that uses an absolute phrase correctly.

• The car, its engine roaring, sped down the street.

• She was walking, her dog following her.

• They were laughing, enjoying the party.

• He is studying, trying to pass the test.

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

• If you can dream it, you can do it.

• Running toward the finish line, she felt exhilarated.

• The lake, a mirror of the clear sky, reflected the mountains.

• The book on the table is mine.

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

• It indicates the condition under which the main action took place.

• It serves as the main verb of the sentence.

• It introduces a comparison.

• It functions as a direct object.

Which sentence does NOT use an absolute phrase correctly?

• The storm raging outside, we stayed indoors.

• With determination, she finished her project on time.

• His heart beating loudly, he stepped onto the stage.

• Books scattered around, the room looked messy.

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly use an absolute phrase?

• The concert over, the crowd began to leave.

• With the sun setting, we decided to head back home.

• Her eyes sparkling with joy, she accepted the award.

• They won the game, their skills unmatched.