Which of the following best defines an absolute phrase in a sentence?

A phrase that modifies a verb directly within the sentence
A phrase that consists of a single word
A phrase that serves as the main subject of the sentence
A phrase that provides additional information, often set off by a comma, and can be removed without affecting the sentence's meaning

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The best definition of an absolute phrase in the options provided is:

A phrase that provides additional information, often set off by a comma, and can be removed without affecting the sentence's meaning.

Absolute phrases typically describe the state of the noun in the sentence and can add detail without being essential to the main clause.

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