Phrases and Clauses Quick Check

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Question
Which of the following describes the difference between a clause and a phrase? (1 point)
Responses

A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not.
A clause has a subject and a verb, 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 occurs at the beginning of a sentence, but a phrase does not.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not.

This is the defining difference between a clause and a phrase. A clause can function as a complete thought and typically includes both a subject and a predicate, while a phrase does not contain both components and cannot stand alone as a complete thought.