Responses
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 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.
A phrase has both a noun and a verb, but a dependent clause does not.
A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot.
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The correct response is:
A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.
This statement accurately captures the key difference: a dependent clause relies on an independent clause to provide a complete thought, whereas a phrase can often be a standalone element in a sentence, even if it does not express a complete thought.
