Answer:
I pretty sure its the verbal phrase but heres all the defs
Explanation:
Sub clause-a clause, typically introduced by a conjunction, that forms part of and is dependent on a main clause
independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence
Dependent clauses is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence Remember that a clause has a subject and a verb.
Verbal phrase- In linguistics, a verb phrase is a syntactic unit composed of at least one verb and its dependents—objects, complements and other modifiers—but not always including the subject.
A gerund phrase is a phrase consisting of a gerund and any modifiers or objects associated with it.
· Except means "save for" or "excluding"
· Accept means "take" or "believe"
If you try substituting these definitions into the sentence, you will quickly see which one makes more sense.
Everyone made it to the beach excluding Paul.
Everyone made it to the beach take Paul.
Answer:
A. except
Everyone made it to the beach except Paul.
