Identifying Punctuation Errors in Complex Sentences

Very Hard Usage And Mechanics Punctuation

In the following passage, a punctuation error occurs.

As the evening progressed the stars began to twinkle more brightly, the moon was high and full; it illuminated the landscape with a silver glow. Observing the beauty, I sighed contentedly, dreaming of far-off places.

Which of the following options correctly punctuates the underlined portion of the passage?

As the evening progressed, the stars began to twinkle more brightly the moon was high and full; it illuminated the landscape with a silver glow.

As the evening progressed, the stars began to twinkle more brightly; the moon was high and full, it illuminated the landscape with a silver glow.

As the evening progressed, the stars began to twinkle more brightly. The moon was high and full; it illuminated the landscape with a silver glow.

As the evening progressed, the stars began to twinkle more brightly; the moon was high and full, illuminating the landscape with a silver glow.

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