Which of the Following Alternatives Best Describes Gender Differences in Language

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alternatives best describes gender differences in language arts skills during the K-12 years?

A) Girls consistently out-perform boys during the elementary school years. This difference persists into the college years.
B) Girls consistently out-perform boys during the elementary school years. This difference, however, disappears by the end of high school.
C) Boys consistently out-perform girls during the elementary school years. This difference persists into the college years.
D) Boys consistently out-perform girls during the elementary school years. This difference, however, disappears by the end of high school.