Use the sentence to answer the question.

Because he was late, Fred missed the movie.

Which group of words is included in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses

infinitive phrase
infinitive phrase
gerund phrase
gerund phrase
participial phrase
participial phrase
dependent clause

1 answer

The group of words included in the sentence is "dependent clause."

The portion "Because he was late" serves as a dependent clause.