Question

What is the absolute phrase in this sentence?
Their backpacks fully loaded, the mountain climbers listened to the guide's directions before beginning the trek.



A.to the guide's directions

B. before beginning the trek

C. the mountain climbers listened

D. Their backpacks fully loaded

Answer 1

The absolute phrase in the sentence "Their backpacks fully loaded, the mountain climbers listened to the guide's directions before beginning the trek" would be D. Their backpacks fully loaded. This is because absolute phrases are almost, but not complete sentences. Hope this helped!