alleryStart learning →A phrase modifying no noun, as in 'The weather being beautiful, we plan to go out', is a(n):
Adangling participle
Bsplit infinitive
Cfaulty parallel
Dabsolute construction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. absolute construction
An absolute phrase is not meant to modify any noun, so it is grammatical and not a dangling participle.
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