Question

The signal word "while" serves what purpose?

O It signals a similarity between alligators and
crocodiles.
O It signals a difference between alligators and
crocodiles.
O It signals that more information about crocodiles
follows.
O It signals that the reader is nearing the end of the
text.

Answer 1

The answer is B, it signals a difference between alligators

Step-by-step explanation:

If you use while in a sentence comparing two things as a conjunction...it's meaning changes to show the contrast between the two ideas.

Ex: Crocodiles have long, pointed snouts WHILE alligators have wider and rounder snouts.

In this case While is highlighting the difference between the two animals.

Answer 2

The signal word "while" serves - O It signals a similarity between alligators and

O It signals a similarity between alligators andcrocodiles.