Question

Because he was late, Fred missed the movie.

Which group of words is included in the sentence?

Responses

gerund phrase
gerund phrase - no response given

dependent clause
dependent clause - no response given

infinitive phrase
infinitive phrase - no response given

participial phrase

Answer 1

The group of words included in the sentence "Because he was late, Fred missed the movie" is a **dependent clause**. The phrase "Because he was late" is a dependent clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.