Join each pair of simple sentences to form a compound sentence. Use the conjunction that makes sense (and, but, or or) Put a comma before the conjunction. Write the compound sentence on the lines.
1. Julia loves sports. She cannot decide which one to try first.
Answer: Julia loves sports, but she cannot decide which one to try first.
2. She could play softball. She could join a soccer team.
Answer: She could play softball, or she could join a soccer team.
3. Her older brother plays on a traveling soccer team. Her mom is an umpire for the softball league.
Answer: Her older brother plays on a traveling soccer team, and her mom is an umpire for the softball team.
4. Marcus runs like the wind. He is quite strong.
Answer: Marcus runs like the wind, and he is quite strong.
5. His name is George Herman Ruth. Everyone called him Babe.
Answer: His name is George Herman Ruth, but everyone called him Babe.
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