Unlike clauses, phrases do not contain a subject-verb pair. Phrases of contrast usually rely on prepositions to link a noun or a gerund to the rest of the sentence.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate contrast or exception word/phrase. clauses and phrases showing contrast and exception
Use except that when you need a full subject-verb structure after the exception. Unlike clauses, phrases do not contain a subject-verb pair
Other examples of clauses of exception include: clauses and phrases showing contrast and exception