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This post includes a detailed description of Phrase vs Clause and it also explains the difference between phrase and clause.
What is a phrase?
A phrase is any group of two or more words functioning as a meaningful unit within a sentence or clause.
A phrase is commonly characterized as a grammatical unit at a level between a word and a clause.
Common types of phrases include noun phrases (such as a good friend), verb phrases (drives carefully), adjective phrases (very cold and dark), adverb phrases (quite slowly), and prepositional phrases (in the first place).
What is a Clause?
A clause is a group of words or phrases that must have 1) subject and 2) verb.
A clause may form part of a sentence or it may be a complete sentence in itself.
For Example:
He was eating a sandwich. (Clause)
She felt the heat because it was a sunny day.
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Types of Clauses
Independent clauses
An independent clause is a clause that can stand on its own as a distinct sentence.
Take a look at these examples:
I love eating cookies.
My dog barks a lot.Â
I belong to a noble family.
She lives in Lahore.
Dependent clauses
A dependent clause is not a complete sentence. Dependent clauses are sometimes known as subordinate clauses. As their name implies, these clauses depend on independent clauses to clearly express ideas. Here are a few examples of dependent clauses:
Take a look at these examples:
When I grow up
Although he sings well
The mouse that was hiding
Final Words
This blog post explains the difference between phrases and clauses. To watch the video lecture, click on the video link given below:
