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.

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The correct response is: A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not.

A clause contains a subject and a predicate (which includes a verb), whereas a phrase does not contain both of these elements.