Question

identify the absolute phrase in the following sentence: the city, empty and silent, seemed to sleep while awaiting the arrival of an unknown danger. options: the city; empty and silent; seemed to sleep; awaiting the arrival

Explanation:

An absolute phrase is a modifier (usually a noun phrase with a participle or adjective) that modifies an entire sentence, not just a single word, and is separated by commas. In the sentence, "empty and silent" describes the city and functions as an absolute phrase, modifying the whole clause about the city seeming to sleep. "The city" is the subject, "seemed to sleep" is the main verb phrase, and "awaiting the arrival" is a participial phrase.

Answer:

empty and silent