A group of words with a noun and a participle (a word ending in - ing or - ed ) and the words that modify them can look like a sentence, but this word grouping is known as a(n)
A) rambling sentence.
B) absolute phrase.
C) delayed subject.
D) implied subject.

Question

A group of words with a noun and a participle (a word ending in - ing or - ed ) and the words that modify them can look like a sentence, but this word grouping is known as a(n)​
A) ​rambling sentence.
B) ​absolute phrase.
C) ​delayed subject.
D) ​implied subject.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An absolute phrase consists of a noun and a participle along with any modifiers, and it provides additional information to a sentence without being a complete sentence itself.

A Group of Words with a Noun and a Participle