Question

Read the sentences.

Crocodiles and alligators are alike in some ways and different in others. Crocodiles tend to have lighter skin, while alligators tend to have darker skin.

What does the signal word while let the reader know?

A.Alligators have lighter skin than crocodiles.
B.Both alligators and crocodiles have light skin.
C.Alligators have darker skin than crocodiles.
D.Both alligators and crocodiles have dark skin.

Answer 1

Just by heart I can tell that C is the answer. Alligators tend to spend much more time in the water (aka Murkier water) than a Crocodile does. Crocodiles spend more time in the sun and dirt, but they both share the same water relationship.

Answer 2

C. Alligators have darker skin than crocodiles