What is an absolute phrase?

a. a set of two or more words that adds detail to a noun and together functions like an adjective
b. a set of two or more words that includes a noun and a modifier and modifies a sentence
c. a set of two or more words that adds detail to a verb and together functions as an adverb
d. a set of two or more words that together functions like a noun

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The correct answer is:

b. a set of two or more words that includes a noun and a modifier and modifies a sentence.

An absolute phrase typically consists of a noun and modifiers and adds detail to the entire sentence rather than functioning as a part of the sentence's main structure.