Question

Hiking Adventure
When I was a child, the world felt vast. My friends and I were captivated by the wild hills surrounding our hometown. For all we knew, they could lead anywhere: to another city, to a mountain range, a hidden canyon, or could just keep going forever. I always figured: that if you walked long enough through any tree-ridden hillside, you would end up at the eventual edge of the Pacific Ocean.
As we got older, we became more curious. [A] One foggy Saturday, we set off to explore a rugged hill behind the old elementary school. [B] We were unfazed by bushwhacking through the town’s manicured lawns and gardens; still, we made sure not to cross the fence into anyone’s backyard. We skipped through bushes, stepped over branches, and crossed patches of dried grass, spotting old tires and weather-worn scraps of paper as we climbed steadily uphill. [C]
We continued upward, settling into the pace of the adventure. We were tired, but we kept going. [D] We felt like adventurers in our right place— some ancient travelers exploring a new land, except it was our land and our own story. [*]
Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
Elimination Tool

Select one answer
A
No Change
B
to a new mountain range, to a hidden canyon, or could just, keep going forever.
C
to a new mountain range, to a hidden canyon. Maybe they just kept going forever.
D
to a new mountain range—a hidden canyon—or could just keep going forever.

Answer 1

The most grammatically acceptable choice is **C**: "to a new mountain range, to a hidden canyon. Maybe they just kept going forever."

This choice uses a complete sentence after the list, which improves clarity and flow. The transition to "Maybe they just kept going forever" provides a natural continuation of thought.