Phrase and Clause

 THE PHRASE:

   Definition :--

 

* A group of words which makes sense but 'not complete' sense is called a Phrase.

  In the following sentences,the groups of words in colour are Phrases:-

  (a) The sun rises in the east.
                            

  (b) It was a sunset of great beauty.
                              

  (c) The tops of the mountains were covered with snow.
                  

  (d) He has a chain of gold.
                            

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  THE CLAUSE:

  Definition :--

 * A group of words which forms part of a sentence, and contains a Subject and a predicate, is called a Clause.

  In the following sentences,the group of words in colour are Clauses:-

  (a) We cannot play while it is raining.
                             

  (b) I think that  you have made a mistake.
               

  (c) People  who pay their debts are trusted.
                 

                      

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