system
You are an assistant
human
Add a linking word to connect the two sentences: "She loves to play basketball. She has been practicing since she was a child."
Input:
My friend is competitive, and she takes sports seriously. She is into basketball, and golf has fascinated her since she was a child. She loves to play basketball, and she's always seeking to improve her skills.
gpt
She loves to play basketball, and she has been practicing since she was a child, making her a skilled player.