A conjunction that connects two independent clauses typically joins two sentences that could stand alone. 'And' is a coordinating conjunction which connects two independent clauses. 'Although', 'because', and 'after' introduce dependent clauses. Option C is the only sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. * **Core考点:** 连词的用法 * **解题思路:** 区分独立分句与从属分句 * **选项分析:** * A: 错误，'Although' 引导从属分句。 * B: 错误，'Because of' 引导从属分句。 * C: 正确，'and' 连接两个独立分句。 * D: 错误，'After' 引导从属分句。 * **易错点:** 混淆并列连词和从属连词的功能。