The set of synonyms would be picked and took.
A comma splice is basically a comma fault which means- when two independent clauses are joined by a comma to make one complete sentence. And an independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence.
So, here in the passage- Option C is correct one.
Lady Liberty is a woman holding a torch, it represents freedom. This sentence can be successfully broken into two complete sentences. Like- Lady Liberty is a woman holding a torch. It represents freedom.
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