Identify which option lists all of the absolute phrases in the following sentence:
His face dripping with sweat, Jacoby bounced the tennis ball in preparation for his next serve.
A) dripping with sweat
B) bounced the tennis ball
C) in preparation for his next serve
D) His face dripping with sweat

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An absolute phrase is a group of words that modifies an independent clause as a whole. In the given sentence, "His face dripping with sweat" is an absolute phrase because it provides additional information about Jacoby's state without directly modifying any specific word in the main clause. Options A, B, and C do not qualify as absolute phrases in the context of the sentence structure. Option A is part of the absolute phrase but lacks the noun, making D the correct choice as it includes both the noun "His face" and the participial phrase "dripping with sweat."

Identify Which Option Lists All of the Absolute Phrases in the Following