What is a group of words called that has neither a subject nor a verb? a) phrase b) clause c) dependent clause d) independent clause

An independent clause is a complete sentence that expresses a complete thought.

A dependent clause is not a complete sentence that does not express a complete thought.

the word that best matches the meaning of the expression "went to the big ocean" is died.

the goldfish died, which is why the father looks at the children mournfully. the "big ocean" is the father's way of saying fish heaven. he could have just said that the goldfish died, but this way, the children imagine the fish in a bigger, better place instead of just picturing a dead fish.

explanation: