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Grammar notes

➕ The Friendly Joiner (and)

And is a small word that joins two words, ideas, or actions. It often means “plus one more thing”. So if one idea feels lonely, and can bring it a friend.

• Example: Ben and Lily are in the park.
• Example: She eats a cookie and drinks some water.

Quick Rule

• and joins words
• and joins actions
• and joins ideas

Simple, small, and super useful: and is the best team captain.