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Phrase is a collection of words that is missing a subject, a verb , or a complete thought.

Clause is a collection of words that has all subject, verb and a complete thought.

For example,

I run.

I = subject, run = verb, and we understand this sentence fully.

2nd example,

I run to.

This sentence has both subject and verb, but it does not tell us where do I run to. It is missing a complete thought.

There are many types of phrase and clause. There are dependent and independent clasues, noun clause, adjective clause, adverb clause. Also, there are prepositional phrase, gerund phrase, participal phrase, infintive phrase, etc.

One of Each!!!

Dependent clause cannot stand by itself: When I come to United States

Independent clause can stand by itself: I learn English

Noun Clause in parenthesis: I saw (what you have done).

Adjective clause in parenthesis: We need men (who are fearless).

Adverb clause in parenthesis: Who took your place (while you were ill)?

Prepositional phrase in parenthesis: I put the apple (on the table).

Gerund phrase: (Skiing down the hill) is an exciting experience.

Participial phrase : I saw a man (throwing a stone).

Infintive phrase: (To learn English) is a great thing.