Choose the correct sentence.
Correct answer: D. Her mother is planning a trip to Portland, Maine, in the fall this year.
- A. Her mother is planning a trip to Portland Maine in the fall this year.
- B. Her mother is planning a trip to Portland, Maine in the fall this year.
- C. Her mother is planning a trip to Portland Maine, in the fall this year.
- D. Her mother is planning a trip to Portland, Maine, in the fall this year.
Explanation
Use of a comma after an introductory clause or phrase and Use of a comma to set off appositives. 'A trip to Portland' is an introductory clause and 'Maine' is the appositive.
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