Question

The signal word “while” serves what purpose

Answer 1

EXAMPLE FOR YAA:

Did you know that crocodiles tend to have longer, pointed, V-shaped snouts while alligators generally have wider, rounder, U-shaped snouts?

WHILE signals a difference between alligators and crocodiles.

Answer 2

Read the passage below.

Did you know that crocodiles tend to have longer, pointed, V-shaped snouts while alligators generally have wider, rounder, U-shaped snouts?

Answer:

The signal word “while” signals the difference between alligators and crocodiles.

Explanation:

The word "while" is used to show a contrast or difference between two ideas or statements and in this case, it indicates the difference between the characteristics of crocodiles and alligators.