Directions: In the space before each group of words, mark P if it is a phrase, D if it is a
dependent clause and I if it is an independent clause.
1. Over my head
2. Because I was afraid
3. I didn’t get very much sleep
4. That night
5. I knew what happened
6. So that I could get some rest
7. I heard the cat’s meow
8. Sitting by the broken plate licking the crumbs
9. When I finally got up
10. I got so tired
11. Even though I counted sheep
12. Ear plugs would be a good investment
13. I never realized how losing sleep affected me
14. The next day
15. When I got to work
16. I forgot to lock the door of my car
17. Walking into the parking garage
18. Did you ever get a strange feeling that someone was around you
19. On the back of my neck
20. All because I hadn’t had enough sleep