There are group of words which make sense , but say they do not make complete sense .Such a group of words , which makes sense , but not complete sense , is called a Phrase .
In the following sentences , the groups of words in italics are phrases :-
........ The sun rises in the east.
......... Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
........ There came a giant to my door.
........ It was sunset of great beauty.
........ The tops of the mountains were covered with snow.
........ Show me how to do it .
Examine the groups of words in the italics in the following sentences : -
....... He has a chain of gold .
....... He has a chain which is made of gold .
We recognise the first group of words as a Phrase .The second group of words , unlike the phrase of gold , contains a Subject ( which ) and a Predicate ( is made of gold ) , is called a Clause .
In the following sentences , the groups of words in italics are Clauses :-
......... People who pay their debts are trusted .
......... We cannot start while it is raining .
........ I think that you have made a mistake .
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