What differences exist between males and females with regard to verbal skills?
A. There are no significant differences between females and males in writing; girls outperform boys in reading.
B. There are no significant differences between females and males in reading; girls outperform boys in writing.
C. Females outperform males on reading and writing only in elementary school; by high school the scores are the same in verbal skills.
D. Females outperform males in reading and writing.
Answer: D
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