How is a phrase different from a dependent clause?(1 point)
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A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.
A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.
A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot.
A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot.
A phrase has
either a noun or a verb, but a dependent clause has both.
A phrase has either a noun or a verb, but a dependent clause has both.
A phrase has both a noun and a verb, but a dependent clause does not.
A phrase has both a noun and a verb, but a dependent clause does not.
A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, while a phrase does not have a subject and verb and can sometimes function as a standalone sentence.
A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.
The correct answer is: "A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can."
To determine the difference between a phrase and a dependent clause, we need to understand their definitions and characteristics.
A phrase is a group of words that work together to convey a single idea, but it does not contain both a subject and a verb. It can function as a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, or prepositional phrase. Phrases can be used independently or can be part of a larger sentence.
On the other hand, a dependent clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It relies on an independent clause to form a complete sentence. Dependent clauses are also called subordinate clauses because they depend on another clause to make sense.
So, the main difference between a phrase and a dependent clause is that a phrase can stand alone in a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.