What term describes words that join words, phrases, and independent clauses such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so?

What term describes words that join words, phrases, and independent clauses such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so?

• A. Mnemonic Device
• B. Antecedent
• C. Coordinating Conjunction
• D. Gerund

Answer: (C)

Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence—single words, phrases, or independent clauses. The words for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so are classic examples that link elements on the same grammatical level and show relationships like addition, choice, contrast, or result. They help you see how ideas relate to one another without turning one into a dependent part of another clause. This is different from mnemonic devices (memory aids), antecedents (the nouns that pronouns refer to), or gerunds (verb forms ending in -ing used as nouns), which describe other language concepts.

Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence—single words, phrases, or independent clauses. The words for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so are classic examples that link elements on the same grammatical level and show relationships like addition, choice, contrast, or result. They help you see how ideas relate to one another without turning one into a dependent part of another clause. This is different from mnemonic devices (memory aids), antecedents (the nouns that pronouns refer to), or gerunds (verb forms ending in -ing used as nouns), which describe other language concepts.