Understanding Connecting Words

What is the primary function of connecting words in a sentence?

• To replace nouns in a sentence

• To add more words to a sentence

• To join two parts of a sentence and show their connection

• To make sentences longer

In the example provided, which two actions does the word 'and' connect?

• Sing and dance

• Fly and sing

• Hop and jump

• Fly and hop

How does the word 'and' function in the sentence 'The bird can fly and hop'?

• It replaces the word 'can'

• It separates the actions

• It connects the actions 'fly' and 'hop'

• It changes the meaning of 'fly'