The achievement scores of American students are ____ than those of students in most developed countries and the achievement scores of American students have ____ since the late 1960s.
A) higher; fallen
B) higher; risen
C) lower; risen
D) lower; fallen

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The sentence indicates that the achievement scores of American students are lower than those in most developed countries and have fallen since the late 1960s. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Option A is incorrect since it suggests that American students have higher achievement scores, which is opposite to what the sentence states. Option B is incorrect as it suggests that American student achievement scores have risen, which is the opposite of what the sentence states. Option C is incorrect as it suggests that American student achievement scores are lower, which is correct, but it also states that scores have risen, which is opposite to what the sentence states.

The Achievement Scores of American Students Are ____ Than Those