Question

Read this paragraph from a student's essay.

I tried to ignore the noise __________. The jackhammers and other heavy machinery made it difficult to focus on my math assignment. The noise also frustrated me for another reason. It signaled that houses were being built on the last bit of open space on my street. __________ I decided to write to my local paper.

1.Complete the first sentence with a participial phrase.
2.Complete the last sentence with an absolute phrase.
3.Explain how each phrase enhances the essay.

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

I tried to ignore the noise coming through the closed windows. The jackhammers and other heavy machinery made it difficult to focus on my math assignment. The noise also frustrated me for another reason. It signaled that houses were being built on the last bit of open space on my street. My hands trembling, I decided to write to my local paper.

Explanation:

Function of participial phrase "coming through the closed windows": The phrase modifies noise. It helps the reader understand the source and volume of the noise.

Function of absolute phrase "My hands trembling": The phrase modifies the independent clause "I decided to write my local paper." It shows the narrator is nervous about this action.