If \(x\) is less than \(2,\) which of the following statements are always true?
I. \(x\) is negative
II. \(x\) is positive
III. \(2x\) is greater than or equal to \(x\)
IV. \(x^2\) is greater than or equal to \(x\)
A. III only
B. IV only
C. I and III only
D. I, III, and IV only
E. none of the statements
OA E