Which is a characteristic of a phrase?

Question

1. It is a group of related words.
2. It stands on its own.
3. It contains a subject and a verb.
4. It is a complete thought.

Answer 1

1. It is a group of related words.

A phrase is a group of related words that do not contain a subject and a verb or express a complete thought on their own. Phrases are typically used as components within sentences.