Question

Identify the passage that contains a sentence fragment. A. Smokeless​ tobacco, also known as chewing​ tobacco, contains nicotine. Which causes addition and therefore can make it difficult to quit the habit. B. Smokeless tobacco has several unpleasant side effects. These include bad​ breath, stained​ teeth, and a diminished sense of taste and smell. C. Oral cancer screening is conducted as part of a regular dental​ check-up. The American Dental Association recommends at least one annual​ check-up. D. Smokeless tobacco can irritate gum tissue. As a​ result, it can contribute to periodontal​ (gum) disease in its users.

Answer 1

A sentence fragment is a statement that does not express a clear thought. They usually lack a subject or verb.

A) Smokeless​ tobacco, also known as chewing​ tobacco, contains nicotine. Which causes addition and therefore can make it difficult to quit the habit.

`\bf \boxed {A}` contains a sentence fragment because of the period between "nicotine" and "which". There should be no period; instead there should be a comma because "which..." is describing nicotine.