SAT English Practice Question

The first step in the process is to identify the problem. Next, the researcher should gather information about the problem. Finally, the researcher must analyze the information and develop a solution. Which of the following correctly punctuates the sentence?

1. A.The first step in the process is to identify the problem, next, the researcher should gather information about the problem, finally, the researcher must analyze the information and develop a solution.
2. B.The first step in the process is to identify the problem; next the researcher should gather information about the problem; finally the researcher must analyze the information and develop a solution.
3. C.The first step in the process is to identify the problem, next the researcher should gather information about the problem; finally, the researcher must analyze the information and develop a solution.
4. D.The first step in the process is to identify the problem; next, the researcher should gather information about the problem; finally, the researcher must analyze the information and develop a solution.