40.11 Read these paragraphs.
A police officer's primary duty is to protect the lives and
property of others. To become a police officer, a high
school diploma or its equivalent is required. Additionally,
most must also graduate from their agency's training
academy and fulfill difficult personal and physical
qualifications, as well. In 2010, police officers in the
United States earned a median yearly income of
approximately $55,000. Unfortunately, there is a high
rate of on-the-job injuries for police officers.
Ajudge is responsible for applying the law in court and
overseeing the legal process. One of the major duties of
a judge is to help negotiate agreements between
opposing parties. Most judges are elected or appointed,
and they are typically required to have a law degree and
to have worked as a lawyer. The average median yearly
salary for judges in 2010 was $92,000.
What does the signal word "Although" tell the reader in
the third paragraph?
O It signals a difference between the roles of a police
officer and a judge.
O It signals a difference between the training of a police
officer and a judge.
It signals a similarity between the roles of a police
officer and a judge.
It signals a similarity between the training of a police
officer and a judge.
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