Question

read the sentence. my father, an electrical engineer, patiently explained the confusing material in my science textbook. the underlined words are a(n) appositive phrase. absolute phrase. restrictive clause. independent clause.

Explanation:

An appositive phrase renames or describes a noun. Here, "an electrical engineer" renames "My father". An absolute phrase has a noun and a participle. A restrictive clause is essential to the meaning (no commas). An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence.

Answer:

appositive phrase.