What is the correct way to write this sentence?

For the fourth-grade class hike, a lot if kids wore new hiking shoes, they were sturdy.
Answer choices
A For the fourth-grade class hike, there were a lot if kids they wore new hiking shoes that were sturdy.
B For the fourth-grade class hike. A lot if kids wore new hiking shoes, they were sturdy.
C For the fourth-grade class hike, a lot if kids wore new hiking shoes. That were sturdy.
D For the fourth-grade class hike, a lot if kids wore sturdy, new hiking shoes.

I narrow down to A and D but really confused between what is the righ answer and why. Please could someone help me to understand if why I have to choose one of these. Thank you!

4 answers

Sorry there is "not lot if kids", there is lot of kids
A has many errors in it, the worst of which is the comma splice.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma_splice

Please correct some spelling in the sentence you decide is correct, and let us know which one it is.
Answer is D?
Yes, D.

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