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Grammar
Clause and phrases
what is the difference between a clause and a phrase
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A clause has a subject and verb. A phrase is a group of words that, taken together, has some meaning, but it does not have a subject and verb. Examples of phrases: - a prepositional phrase: on the top, outside the building, over the hill - a noun phrase: a big red ball, a nice little ice cream cone.
- A clause has a subject and verb.
- A phrase is a group of words that, taken together, has some meaning, but it does not have a subject and verb.
- Examples of phrases: - a prepositional phrase: on the top, outside the building, over the hill - a noun phrase: a big red ball, a nice little ice cream cone.
- - a verb phrase: has been conquered, is being chased, will be going
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A clause has a subject and verb.
A phrase is a group of words that, taken together, has some meaning, but it does not have a subject and verb.
Examples of phrases:
- a prepositional phrase: on the top, outside the building, over the hill
- a noun phrase: a big red ball, a nice little ice cream cone.
- a verb phrase: has been conquered, is being chased
A phrase is a group of words that, taken together, has some meaning, but it does not have a subject and verb.
Examples of phrases:
- a prepositional phrase: on the top, outside the building, over the hill
- a noun phrase: a big red ball, a nice little ice cream cone.
- a verb phrase: has been conquered, is being chased
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