Phrases and Sentences

What is true about a phrase?

• A phrase can have both a subject and a verb

• A phrase cannot be found in a sentence

• A phrase does not make complete sense

What is NOT true about a sentence?

• A sentence can only end with a full stop.

• A sentence is a group of words that forms a complete thought

• A sentence always begins with a capital letter

Lorna wants a new bicycle

• Sentence

• Phrase

The flowers in the garden

• Sentence

• Phrase

Jumped on the bed

• Sentence

• Phrase

More sugar in the recipe

• Sentence

• Phrase

There are three green cushions on the couch

• Sentence

• Phrase

The waterfall at the top of the creek

• Sentence

• Phrase

James ate all the soda crackers

• Sentence

• Phrase

Ran down the street

• Sentence

• Phrase