Hi, we see a lot of constructions in the absolute phrase/appositive phrase format.
My understanding suggests that appositive phrase function like noun modifiers and are mostly present close to the noun that they modify.They may not be necessary to maintain the logic of the sentence
Whereas, Absolute phrases usually have a cause and effect relationship with the modified clause which could precede or succeed them. They do not have a subject and a verb(hence a phrase) and definitely do not contain a reporting verb. They function more like adverbs.
Request any gmat expert to throw some light on a clear cut distinction between the two. I am sure a lot of test takers like me face issues with this.
My understanding suggests that appositive phrase function like noun modifiers and are mostly present close to the noun that they modify.They may not be necessary to maintain the logic of the sentence
Whereas, Absolute phrases usually have a cause and effect relationship with the modified clause which could precede or succeed them. They do not have a subject and a verb(hence a phrase) and definitely do not contain a reporting verb. They function more like adverbs.
Request any gmat expert to throw some light on a clear cut distinction between the two. I am sure a lot of test takers like me face issues with this.
