Punctuation in a Compound Sentence

Medium Standard English Conventions Conventions Of Punctuation

Read the following excerpt carefully:

Although it was late at night, the streets remained bustling with activity stores were still open and music filled the air.

Which of the following options correctly punctuates the excerpt?

Although it was late at night, the streets remained bustling with activity; stores were still open, and music filled the air.

Although it was late at night the streets remained bustling with activity: stores were still open and music filled the air.

Although it was late at night the streets remained bustling with activity; stores were still open, and music filled the air.

Although it was late at night, the streets remained bustling with activity, stores were still open, and music filled the air.

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