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
Answer:
The snowstorm having impeded our travel plans.
His mind constantly thinking about sports.
Step-by-step explanation:
An absolute phrase is a special kind of phrase that changes a noun in a sentence without being joined to the sentence by conjunction as normal phrases do.
From the given options, the two options that are absolute phrases are "The snowstorm having impeded our travel plans" and "His mind constantly thinking about sports".
This is because the main clauses in the sentences have been modified but have no conjunction linking them together.