Alex was surprised by Sholeh’s visit. He was happy, though. They had a great conversation.

Which sentence correctly combines these three sentences?

Alex was surprised by Sholeh’s visit; but he was happy, they had a great conversation.
Alex was surprised by Sholeh’s visit but; he was happy, they had a great conversation.
Alex was surprised by Sholeh’s visit, but he was happy; they had a great conversation.
Alex was surprised by Sholeh’s visit, but he was happy, they had a great conversation.

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Review the correct uses of commas and semicolons.

http://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/commas.htm

http://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/marks/semicolon.htm