Target due: T 6) Select the absolute phrases in the following sentences.
The snowstorm having impeded our travel plans, we enjoyed a Christmas together at home.
His mind constantly thinking about sports, Reagan finds it difficult to focus during class.
The snowstorm having impeded our travel plans
His mind constantly thinking about sports
we enjoyed a Christmas together at home
Reagan finds it difficult to focus during class

The snowstorm having impeded our travel plans.

His mind constantly thinking about sports.

Explanation:

Absolute phrases are those phrases that modify a noun in a sentence but not only the noun alone. Rather, it modifies the whole/ entire sentence altogether but not connected to the main sentence with a conjunction.

In the given sentences, the absolute phrases are-

"The snowstorm having impeded our travel plans" and "His mind constantly thinking about sports". These two phrases help modify the main clauses in their respective sentences but has no conjunction joining it to them. Moreover, a comma is used to separate them from the main clause and the main clause can still stand as a meaningful sentence on its own even without the presence of the absolute phrases.

dioneo just might be like one of your friends. he is a good looking guy that can say whatever he want and get away with it. he's brings life because he can sing and play the lute. he is also dangerous because he can convince you to do anything for him because his wit is so sharp, you can not resist. dioneo is determined to take the next logical step and initiate a small campaign for freedom of speech. he does this by begging to be released from telling stories that conform to the daily theme. then, during his own time, he chooses a themes that are scandalous and he gets the response he expects.

the answer is d)to persuade the troops that she is a capable commander