Sentence Vs. Phrase

1. Phrase

• A phrase is a group of words that work together but do not have a subject and a verb. or A phrase is a group of words that gives some meaning but not a complete sense.

• It cannot express a complete thought.

• Example:

  • In the garden

  • Running fast

  • A beautiful girl

👉 These groups of words make sense but they do not form a complete idea.

2. Sentence

• A sentence is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

• Example:

  • She is reading a book.

  • The sun rises in the east.

  • I like playing cricket.

👉 Every sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a full stop (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!).

✅ Key Difference:

• Phrase = incomplete thought (no subject + verb)

• Sentence = complete thought (subject + verb)