The sentence "because of her glittering smile" is a clause, not a phrase, because it contains a subject ("her") and a verb ("smile").
"He moved" is the independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. "But then" is a subordinating conjunction that introduces the dependent clause which adds more information about the action in the independent clause.
"Lisa shouted" is a phrase because it does not contain a subject and a verb necessary to form a complete sentence.
An introductory phrase or clause is a group of words at the beginning of a sentence that provides context or sets the stage for the main part of the sentence. It is not a complete sentence on its own and is usually followed by a comma.
"On the beach" is a phrase, not an independent clause. It does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
"Waving his stick and shouting angrily" is a phrase because it does not express a complete thought and lacks a subject and a verb. It is a dependent clause that does not stand alone as a sentence.
"He moved" is the independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. "But then" is a subordinating conjunction that introduces the dependent clause which adds more information about the action in the independent clause.
The opposite of a sentence phrase or subordinate can be a main clause or an independent clause. These are complete thoughts or ideas that can stand alone as a sentence.
adverbial clause
"Lisa shouted" is a phrase because it does not contain a subject and a verb necessary to form a complete sentence.
Phrase
a group of related words in a sentence; a subject and a predicate
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Is he fell over a phrase a main clause or a subordinate clause
An introductory phrase or clause is a group of words at the beginning of a sentence that provides context or sets the stage for the main part of the sentence. It is not a complete sentence on its own and is usually followed by a comma.
They both describe a part of the larger sentence. However, a phrase does NOT have a verb it is. A Clause has a VERB in it. e.g. King Charles(III) , who is King of England ; contains a clause , because it contains the verb 'is' . King Charles(III) , the King of England ; is a phrase. No verb 'is'!!!!
"On the beach" is a phrase, not an independent clause. It does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
"Waving his stick and shouting angrily" is a phrase because it does not express a complete thought and lacks a subject and a verb. It is a dependent clause that does not stand alone as a sentence.