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    Phrases and Clauses

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    Clauses contain both a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete thought, while phrases do not contain both a subject and verb and cannot stand alone. There are two main types of clauses: independent clauses, which can stand alone as a sentence, and dependent clauses, which cannot stand alone and must be combined with an independent clause. The main types of phrases include noun phrases, verb phrases, infinitive phrases, participle phrases, and prepositional phrases. An example sentence is used to illustrate the difference between the clause "he is sleeping" and the phrase "on the mattress."

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    Clauses contain both a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete thought, while phrases do not contain both a subject and verb and cannot stand alone. There are two main types of clauses: independent clauses, which can stand alone as a sentence, and dependent clauses, which cannot stand alone and must be combined with an independent clause. The main types of phrases include noun phrases, verb phrases, infinitive phrases, participle phrases, and prepositional phrases. An example sentence is used to illustrate the difference between the clause "he is sleeping" and the phrase "on the mattress."

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    Clauses contain both a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete thought, while phrases do not contain both a subject and verb and cannot stand alone. There are two main types of clauses: independent clauses, which can stand alone as a sentence, and dependent clauses, which cannot stand alone and must be combined with an independent clause. The main types of phrases include noun phrases, verb phrases, infinitive phrases, participle phrases, and prepositional phrases. An example sentence is used to illustrate the difference between the clause "he is sleeping" and the phrase "on the mattress."

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    Clauses contain both a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete thought, while phrases do not contain both a subject and verb and cannot stand alone. There are two main types of clauses: independent clauses, which can stand alone as a sentence, and dependent clauses, which cannot stand alone and must be combined with an independent clause. The main types of phrases include noun phrases, verb phrases, infinitive phrases, participle phrases, and prepositional phrases. An example sentence is used to illustrate the difference between the clause "he is sleeping" and the phrase "on the mattress."

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    Phrases And Clauses

    What Is A Clause In Grammar?


    Clauses are basically a group of words that consists of a verb and a subject. It is
    the smallest grammatical unit used by people to express their thoughts. In a clause, the
    subject is the entity that is ‘doing’ the action of the sentence. The verb is the action
    that the subject completes in the sentence. All in all, a clause creates a complete
    thought. It conveys an idea or a statement that can stand alone.
    In short,
     Subject + verb = Complete thought
     Herald talks. = Complete thought.
     I dance. = Complete thought.

    What Is A Phrase In Grammar?


    The phrase is a collection of words that stand together as one unit. It is usually
    used as a part of the clause or sentence. Unlike clauses, it does not consist of a verb and
    a subject. Also, it is solely not sufficient to convey complete thoughts. This is exactly
    where a phrase contradicts a clause.
    Example,
     After the supper
     The nasty neighbour
     Were waiting for the movie
    Comparing the examples of phrases with that of the clauses, we can see that the former
    does not contain any subject doing an action. However, clauses consist of both the
    subject as well as the verb. Remember that a phrase is always more than a word.   
    The Different Types Of Clauses
    There are two primary types of clauses available in English language. The two main
    types of clauses are
    1. Independent Clause and
    2. Dependent Clause.
    Independent Clause: An Overview
    As the name suggests, this one can stand alone in a sentence. With a subject and
    a verb, an independent clause is the smallest unit of grammar.
    Some examples of independent clauses are as follows:
     Derek waits at the station for his friend every day at the same time.
     My neighbour enjoys sitting by the fireplace with her dog.
     My best friend speaks loudly.
     I eat bananas in the middle of the night.

    Dependent Clause: An Overview


    Unlike independent clauses, dependent clauses are unable to stand alone in a sentence.
    It consists of a subject and a verb. It has to merge with an independent clause to be
    grammatically correct and convey a complete thought.
    Some examples of dependent clauses are as follows:
     As if Susan know what was going to occur .
     When the Prime Minister arrives.
     Which is located in Italy.
     Who live by the ocean.
     Who let the dog out of the bag.
     Whatever makes you relax.
    The Different Types of Phrases
    Any grouping of words can be termed as phrases. It is a basic unit of grammar that
    helps us make full, meaningful sentences. The different types of phrase are
    1. NOUN PHRASES,
    The noun phrase comprises of a noun and different modifiers.
    Examples
     The glistening snow
     The yellow house
     A skateboard
     The little boy
    2. VERB PHRASES
    The verb phrase consists of different modifiers and a verb.
    Examples:
     Were waiting for the web series
     Felt a prick on my arm
     Went crying all along
     You mustn’t eat that!
    3. INFINITIVE PHRASES
    These start with a verb infinitive and comprises of modifiers.
    Examples:
     To run out of water
     To visit the graveyard
     To know Mr Wallace
     To fix the automobile

    4. PARTICIPLE PHRASES
    These types of phrases begin with a past participle or –ed or with a present
    participle or –ing.
    Examples:
     Playing and giggling in the park
     Dehydrated and fatigued in the desert
     Singing and dancing in the background
     Waiting at the station
    5. PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES.
    These are a group of words that consist of a noun and a preposition.
    Examples:
     Before school
     Under the stairs
     During Christmas
     Past midnight
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    L Difference Between Clauses And Phrases In A Single Sentence

    Are you still confused with the difference between the two? Then here is
    another example to help you understand the difference better.
    He is sleeping on the mattress.
    Take the above sentence, for example. The first part of the sentence is ‘he is
    sleeping.’ It makes perfect sense even if I don’t use the second part of the sentence,
    right? This is the clause.
    Now consider the rest of the sentence which is ‘on the mattress.’ It doesn’t make
    any sense if you use it alone without the first part. This is the phrase.
    A phrase needs a clause to convey a complete meaningful thought. However, a
    clause doesn’t need anything else. It can convey a meaningful sentence on its own.

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