Which statement best describes how SMOG and Flesch-Kincaid differ in estimating grade level?

Which statement best describes how SMOG and Flesch-Kincaid differ in estimating grade level?

• A. SMOG estimates education-grade level by counting polysyllabic words in a sample; Flesch-Kincaid uses sentence length and syllable counts to estimate grade level.
• B. SMOG uses sentence length and syllable counts; Flesch-Kincaid counts polysyllabic words.
• C. SMOG focuses on vocabulary difficulty; Flesch-Kincaid focuses on font readability.
• D. SMOG requires reading aloud; Flesch-Kincaid requires eye-tracking metrics.

Answer: (A)