Correct Use of Semicolon in Contrast

Hard Standard English Conventions Punctuation

Read the following sentence carefully:

The team celebrated their victory; despite the fact that they had faced numerous challenges throughout the season.

Which of the following options correctly punctuates the sentence?

The team celebrated their victory despite the fact that they had faced numerous challenges throughout the season.

The team celebrated their victory; despite the fact that they had faced numerous challenges, throughout the season.

The team celebrated their victory: despite the fact that they had faced numerous challenges throughout the season.

The team celebrated their victory; despite the fact that they had faced numerous challenges throughout the season.

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