Read the following sentence: 'Hiking through the dense forest, the ancient trees loomed majestically, and the air was crisp and cool, a sense of timelessness enveloped the weary travelers.' Which of the following corrections best addresses the grammatical error in the sentence?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
The original sentence is a run-on, incorrectly joining three independent clauses. Option C correctly separates the first independent clause from the subsequent two using a period, creating grammatically sound sentences.