Which of the following describes the difference between a clause and a phrase? (1 point)
Responses
A clause occurs at the beginning of a sentence, but a phrase does not.
A clause occurs at the beginning of a sentence, but a phrase does not.
A clause modifies another word in the sentence, but a phrase does not.
A clause modifies another word in the sentence, but a phrase does not.
A clause has commas around it or after it, but a phrase does not.
A clause has commas around it or after it, but a phrase does not.
A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not.
A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not.
The correct answer is: A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not.
The correct answer is: A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not.
To understand why this is the correct answer, let's first define what a clause and a phrase are:
1. Clause: A clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb. It can function as a complete sentence (independent clause) or as part of a sentence (dependent clause).
2. Phrase: A phrase is a group of related words that does not contain a subject and a verb. It functions as a single part of speech, such as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb, but it does not express a complete thought.
Now, based on these definitions, we can see that the difference between a clause and a phrase lies in the presence of a subject and a verb. A clause must have both a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a verb (the action or state of being), whereas a phrase does not have a subject and a verb.
So, when presented with the options, the correct answer is the one that states: "A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not." This is the defining characteristic that separates clauses from phrases.