Which Statement Below Regarding the Difference Between an Average Rate

Which statement below regarding the difference between an average rate and an instantaneous rate is FALSE?

A) The average rate is taken over a larger time period.
B) The instantaneous rate is taken from the slope of the curve at a specific time.
C) They are not different if the time interval chosen is small enough.
D) The instantaneous rate is always faster than the average rate.
E) Both tend to decrease as the reaction proceeds.