Sam and Pat are the same age. Sam consistently scores higherthan Pat on tests of verbal fluency, reading comprehension,and basic writing skills, but Pat out performs Sam on spatialskills and tests of advanced mathematical ability. It is very probable that Sam is _____ and Pat is _____.

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The passage does not provide any information or indication about the sexual orientation of Sam and Pat. However, the passage does mention that Sam consistently scores higher on tests of verbal fluency, reading comprehension, and basic writing skills which are traditionally associated with female performance while Pat out performs Sam on spatial skills and tests of advanced mathematical ability which are traditionally associated with male performance. Therefore, it is probable that Sam is female and Pat is male.

Sam and Pat Are the Same Age