How is a phrase different from a dependent clause?(1 point)

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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 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 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 phrase has both a noun and a verb, but a dependent clause does not.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A phrase has either a noun or a verb, but a dependent clause has both.

However, to clarify:

• A phrase is a group of words that does not contain both a subject and a verb, and it cannot stand alone as a complete thought.
• A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete thought; it relies on an independent clause to provide context.

Thus, the distinction you've outlined about phrases and dependent clauses in the options provided is not accurately represented among the available choices. A dependent clause cannot stand alone, while a phrase cannot either.