This is the 4974th most frequent Chinese word.
連同
"連同" means "together with" or "including."
Here, '連同' is used to indicate inclusion, specifying that photos are sent together with the letter.
我寄了一封信,連同一些照片。
I sent a letter along with some photos.
In this sentence, '連同' serves to link 'documents' with 'items,' suggesting that both are being handed over together.
他們把所有物品打包好,連同文件一起交給我。
They packed all the items and handed them to me along with the documents.
'連同' here indicates that the additional materials should accompany the completed form for submission.