A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot. A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot. 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.

Question

A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot. A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot. 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.

Answer 1

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It relies on the main clause to give it meaning.

For example:
- "After I finish my homework" (dependent clause)
- "I will go out with my friends." (main clause)

A phrase, on the other hand, is a group of words that does not contain both a subject and a verb. It can function as a single part of speech within a sentence.

For example:
- "In the morning" (phrase)
- "I will go for a run." (complete sentence)