Which of the following revisions corrects the run-on sentence? 'The concert was sold out, fans lined up for hours hoping for last-minute tickets.'
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Option A correctly separates two independent clauses using a semicolon, which is a valid way to correct a run-on sentence. Option C also corrects it with a comma and a coordinating conjunction ('and'). However, since only one answer can be correct, the semicolon creates a clear separation of two closely related but independent ideas. Option D is still a comma splice. For GED, both A and C would be considered correct ways to fix a run-on, but often only one is presented as an option. Given the options, A is a clear correction.
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