Phrase
A phrase is a group of related words which usually forms part of a sentence.
A phrase does not contain a subject and verb and, consequently, cannot convey a complete thought.
(Note: A clause, on the other hand, does contain a subject and a
verb.)
Examples:
in the
middle of London
swaying in
the wind
a large pilot
whale
as a result
Interactive example:
| When
you're ready, try and place the cherry in the middle.
[show me a phrase] |
See also:
Glossary of grammatical terms
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