Compared with a generation ago, ________ girls now participate in individual and team sports, although ________.
A. more; their involvement lags behind boys'
B. more; educating parents about girls' capabilities has been largely ineffective
C. fewer; the girls that do participate develop physical and cognitive benefits
D. fewer; society has become more accepting of girls' participation in sports
Answer: A
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