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What is the difference between phrase and sentence ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between phrase and sentence ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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A sentence is a group of words to express an idea. This thing you're reading right now is a sentence. Sentences can be long or short.
A phrase is a grouping of words smaller than a sentence. They are usually between 1-8 words. A phrase cannot be a sentence alone in most cases.
Example:
Phrase -> Red dog
Sentence-> The red dog is sleeping.
Phrase -> butter-face
Sentence-> What does the phrase "butter-face" mean?
Common phrases/ figures of speech: a million to one, green-eyed monster, yellow-bellied, Valley Girl
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