How is a phrase different from a dependent clause?
a. A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.
b. A phrase has both a noun and a verb, but a dependent clause does not.
c. A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot.
d. A phrase has either a noun or a verb, but a dependent clause has both.
1 answer
a. A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.