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There are group of words which make sense , but say they do not make complete sense .
Such a group of words , which makes sense , but not complete sense , is called a Phrase .

In the following sentences , the groups of words in italics are phrases :-

........ The sun rises in the east
......... Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
......... There came a giant to my door
......... It was sunset of great beauty
......... The tops of the mountains were covered with snow
......... Show me how to do it .

Examine the groups of words in the italics in the following sentences : -

....... He has a chain of gold .
....... He has a chain which is made of gold .

We recognise the first group of words as a Phrase .
The second group of words , unlike the phrase of gold , contains a Subject ( which ) and a Predicate ( is made of gold ) , is called a Clause .

In the following sentences , the groups of words in italics are Clauses :-

......... People who pay their debts are trusted .
......... We cannot start while it is raining .
........ I think that you have made a mistake .