Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences with a beginning absolute phrase:
LaQuita's eyes were filling with tears. She carefully recited her wedding vows.
A) Her eyes filling with tears, LaQuita carefully recited her wedding vows.
B) LaQuita carefully recited her wedding vows; consequently, tears filling her eyes.
C) In order to carefully recite her wedding vows, LaQuita's eyes filled with tears.
D) With eyes full of tears; LaQuita carefully recited her wedding vows.

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An absolute phrase is a group of words that modifies an independent clause as a whole. Option A correctly combines the two sentences with an absolute phrase ("Her eyes filling with tears") at the beginning, describing the condition of LaQuita as she recites her wedding vows.

Identify Which Option Correctly Combines the Following Two Simple Sentences