Conversational style differences between men and women
a. are to blame for the most serious problems that arise in relationships
b. can be examined in order to tackle conflicts of interest
c. result from psychological disorders in one or both partners
d. result in true failures of love and caring
Question 2
What does Richard Whitmore, the author of Why Boys Fail, believe is the cause of boys' lagging reading
scores?
a. Girls are becoming better readers, which makes boys look less successful.
b. The increasing emphasis on verbal skills taught in sedate ways leads boys to become frustrated and act out.
c. The problem is the American education system, as boys are doing well in other countries.
d. They are easily frustrated and act out because they dislike school.