172k views
0 votes
Which of the following phrases is NOT an absolute phrase?

A) Eyes searching
B) Her hands reaching
C) To the extreme
D) Tiny heart beating

User Rajan P
by
8.4k points

1 Answer

6 votes
The correct answer here is c) to the extreme. An absolute phrase is a phrase which includes a subject, and whereas the other possible answers all include subjects (eyes, hands, heart) the same cannot be said of 'to the extreme' which could be described more as a commonplace saying or cliche rather than an absolute phrase.
User Michael Harris
by
7.6k points