Sentence Composing - Absolute Phrases #116

ABSOLUTE PHRASE  =
OPTIONAL POSSESSIVE PRONOUN (it’s, her, his, our, their)
+ NOUN
+ PARTICIPLE

PARTICIPLE =
VERB CHANGED TO NOUN OR ADJECTIVE

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EXPERT SENTENCE:
Head down, / tail flying, / the young dog gave chase, / swerving and turning in pursuit, / but always the rabbit / was just out of reach / of his hungry jaws.

MR. CHAPPELL’S SENTENCE:
Claws extended, fangs snarling, the young mutant sprang into the melee, striking and whirling through the mercenaries’ dropping bodies, but always the girl was just a second out of reach of their blazing gunfire.

Hannah’s Sentence:
Backs straight, toes pointed, the dance team gave a show, leaping and swaying to the music, but consistently the routine was just not enough for the critical judges.

Megan’s Sentence:
Head forward, wings flapping, the baby bird gave flight, spinning and twisting in confidence, but sometimes the branch was just beyond the reach of its tiny claws.

Maddie’s Sentence :
 Heads down, hair back, the six girls did a spin, swaying and leaping in happiness, but always the lift was just too high for the six of them.

Mitch’s Sentence:
Eyes down, legs flying, the speedy player took off, not looking back or forward, but always just out of reach of the frustrated players.

James Sentence.
Head up, arms swaying, the big boy was running, tired and out of breath in seconds, but becoming thin was just out of reach of a short term goal.

Erin’s Sentence :
Curtain up, lights shining, the talented Ashley sang loud, walking and dancing in excitement, but always the other actors were just acting with her.

David’s Sentence
Eyes down, head up, the young man gave way, telling and acting in disguise, but never the judges weren’t impressed with him by his riveting monologue.

ASHLEY’S SENTENCE:
Bag down, leash up, Erin walked the dog, stopping and running happily, but always the other dogs were waiting just on the other side of the fence.

Eric’s Sentence:
Splitter lowered, spoiler raising, the new Porsche began to roar, turning and speeding on the track, but always the curb was just inches away from the tires.

Kiersten’s Sentence
Face down, hand writing, the famous author put effort, cheering and smiling in accomplishment, but always the book wasn't finished to finally get published.

Caleb’s Sentence:
Eyes up, legs shifty, the experienced player came to a sprint, juking and spinning at the same time, and repeatedly defenders were barely out of range of his quick body.

Charlotte’s Sentence:
Paws down, nose sniffing, the tiny wolf searched the woods, turning and stopping every once in awhile, but always two steps away from finding the treasure.    

Miles’ Sentence:
Back straight, arms flailing, the injured pigeon tried flying, spinning and flipping while falling, but always his mom would just catch him before he hit the ground.

Olivias’ Sentence:
Face down, tears flowing, the small child mourned, sobbing and wailing in sadness, but always the mother was just in reach of his small hands.

Tino’s Sentence
Head forward, tail swaying, the fast coyote pursued ahead, turning and traveling through the trees, but sometimes the young fawn outmaneuvered the coyote and disappeared in the thick woods.

Cayden’s Sentence
Head up, arms free, the wrestling boy struggled, rolling and bridging in panic, but always the opponent was just out of reach of his short arms.

Claire’s sentence
Tail up, legs jumping, the young spry bunny frolicked around, hopping and playing in time, and just the grass was only under its body of its fluffy fur.

Jaden’s Sentence
Blood pumping,  nostrils flaring,  the track star gave his all,  sprinting and hurdling in excitement, and again the opponent was just behind so as always he got the flawless victory.

Marki’s sentence:
Eyes focused, hands grabbing, the young girl chased down, happy and excited in an instant, but her favorite boots were nowhere to be found in her messy closet.