Using Absolute Phrases in Sentences
Directions:
1. Underline the absolute phrases in the sentences below.
2.
On the lines beneath the sentences, rewrite the sentences using the
absolute phrases as subordinate clauses.
Example:
The thunderstorm being over, Oscar finally stopped barking.
When the thunderstorm was over, Oscar finally stopped
barking.
1.
Time having been called, Marcella flipped through her program to find the
names of the players.
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2.
The monkeys making their distinctive alarm calls, the leopard moved
silently through the grass.
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3.
The litter having been removed from the roadside, the Scouts returned to
their bus.
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4.
The electricity having gone off, we went to bed.
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5.
The weather being good, the picture will be taken outdoors.
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6.
The luncheon having ended, everyone began to leave the conference.
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7.
All things considered, the bake sale was a success.
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8.
Jeff absent-mindedly watched the traffic pass, the gas over flowing from
the car’s tank.
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9.
The fireworks exploding overhead, I watched the celebration from my
rented house on the hillside.
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10.
The times being bad, we should save more money.
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