ED10 - Compound sentences

Rewrite the following 2 sentences as one compound sentence:

I thought I had won the race.

I really came in second place. 

Rewrite the following 2 sentences as one compound sentence:

He didn’t go to the wedding.

He still sent the bride and groom a present.

Which coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) is the best way to combine the sentences?
I wanted to backpack through Europe last summer, _______ my mom told me I couldn't.

• but
• for
• and
• or

Which coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) is the best way to combine the sentences?
Julie bought her mom a sweater, __________ her mother loved it.  

• for
• but
• and
• yet

Which coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) is the best way to combine the sentences?
You can take a cruise to Greece, _______ you can travel to Mexico.

• so
• and
• yet
• or

Which coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) is the best way to combine the sentences?
You may sit on the sofa, __________ you may stand.

• but
• and
• or
• nor

Which sentence is written correctly using a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)?

• Jill runs a mile every day, but she swims on Fridays.
• Jill runs a mile every day and she swims on Fridays.
• Jill runs a mile every day, for she swims on Fridays.
• Jill runs a mile every day, and she swims on Fridays.

Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?

Pedro didn't save enough money, ___ he wasn't able to buy the bike he wanted.

(hint: cause and effect)

Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?

Sione is on the varsity football team, ___ he is also the student body president.

(hint: additional information with two closely related sentences)

Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?

Dogs are good pets, ___ they are playful and friendly.

(hint: this word can be used like the word "because".)