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3 years ago

Select the entire absolute phrase in the sentence.

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Absolute phrases are types of phrases which don't refer to just a single word in a sentence, but rather to the entire sentence. Usually, they have this form: noun + participle (looks like a verb ending in -ing) + optional modifiers/objects.
In this sentence, just look for a participle in order to find your absolute phrase. The correct answer is eyes glittering with concentration. The phrase describes how Jacques managed to move his cursor.

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