1. Clauses is a group of words

1. Phrases is a group of words

2. Clauses have both a subject and a predicate.

2. Phrases do not have a subject or predicate.

3 Clauses can be independent. Independent clauses are full sentences.

4. Clauses can be dependent. Dependant Clauses are not full sentences.

Examples:

• Excellent idea
• Great job
• Wonderful idea

Examples:

• The girl is nice
• She went very fast
• We wash the car.