2. which of the following statements is true?
a. a clause has a subject and a verb; a phrase does not.
b. a phrase has a subject and a verb; a clause does not.
c. a phrase is a group of related words; a clause is not.
d. a clause is a group of related words; a phrase is not.

what is a theme?

ans: the implicit idea of a written work of literature is called a theme.

so, the only theme of "birdfoot's grampa" by joseph bruchuc is that as a human being one should always remember the value of every life on earth.

the grampa is stopping the car again and again to save those little toads from washing away in the heavy rain is an act of kindness and humanity.

to not go near anything hot