Here's why:
* Phrases are groups of related words that act as a single unit of meaning but lack a subject and/or verb.
* Clauses, on the other hand, contain both a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete thought.
Examples of phrases:
* "Running through the park" (missing subject and verb)
* "On the table" (missing subject and verb)
* "With great enthusiasm" (missing subject and verb)
Example of a clause:
* "The dog barked loudly" (has both subject "dog" and verb "barked")
Let me know if you have any other questions!