Question

What is the grammatical classification of the word "So" in the sentence: "I go to ball practice late so forgot to set my alarm"? Option 1: Subordinating conjunction. Option 2: Complex conjunction. Option 3: Coordinating conjunction. Option 4: Compound conjunction.

Answer 1

In the sentence, "I go to ball practice late so forgot to set my alarm," the word "so" functions as a coordinating conjunction. It connects two independent clauses ("I go to ball practice late" and "forgot to set my alarm") that are of equal importance in expressing the sequence of actions. Therefore, the correct option is Option 3: Coordinating conjunction.