Question

the americans were the underdogs. they were all college students. their coach thought they could win. where since if but ← choose two ① combine the sentences into one sentence. use two of the joining words. type your answer here.

Explanation:

First, identify logical connections: the first two sentences state facts about the underdog team, and the third contrasts with that status. Use "since" to link the team's identity to their underdog label, and "but" to contrast the coach's belief with their underdog status.

Answer:

Since the Americans were all college students and underdogs, but their coach thought they could win.