A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject and a verb working together. It does not express a complete thought and can function as a single part of a sentence.
On the other hand, a dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb working together but cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought. Dependent clauses usually begin with subordinating conjunctions or relative pronouns.
In summary, a phrase lacks a subject and a verb, while a dependent clause contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
How is a phrase different from a dependent clause?
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