Difference between Clauses and Phrases


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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
A clause has both a subject and a verb whereas a phrase does not.

The following diagram describes what are phrases and clauses and gives some examples. Scroll down the page for more examples and explanations.
Clauses Phrases
 

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Phrase or Clause?



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