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

dependent clause
dependent clause

infinitive phrase
infinitive phrase

participial phrase
participial phrase

gerund phrase
gerund phrase

dependent clause

dependent clause (Because he was late)

The group of words included in the sentence "Because he was late, Fred missed the movie" is a dependent clause, specifically "Because he was late."