In all fairness, I don't think we can blame her for what happened.
Correct answer: A. Absolute phrase
- A. Absolute phrase
- B. gerund phrase
- C. Prepositional Phrase
- D. noun phrase
Explanation
The phrase "In all fairness" is an absolute phrase, which is a phrase that modifies an entire sentence, typically expressing a general truth or condition.- In this case, the absolute phrase "In all fairness" modifies the entire sentence, indicating the speaker's objective and impartial perspective.
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