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Quiz: Absolutes
1) What is an absolute? If you cant explain, write a sentence that uses an absolute and
underline the absolute phrase.

2) Underline the absolute phrase. Rewrite the absolute phrase to show how it would be written
as a complete sentence and underline the to be verb form.

The cliffside erupted in an explosion, rocks flying through the air.

3) Subordinate one of these sentences to create an absolute phrase linked to an independent

clause.

Adrenaline was rushing through Casey. He scored the winning goal.

4) Use an absolute phrase to add description to this simple sentence.

Jane is sitting at her desk.