Functional Illiteracy
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What does functional illiteracy refer to?

  • Inadequate reading and writing skills for managing daily tasks beyond a basic level (correct)
  • Inability to effectively use dictionaries and written manuals
  • Inability to read or write simple sentences in any language
  • Reading and writing only in a language other than the predominant language

    • How is functional illiteracy different from illiteracy in the strict sense?

  • Functional illiteracy is more common in countries with lower levels of illiteracy
  • Functional illiteracy is related to cultural differences, while illiteracy is not
  • Functional illiteracy involves inadequate reading and writing skills, while illiteracy involves the inability to read or write simple sentences (correct)
  • Illiteracy involves reading only in a language other than the predominant language, while functional illiteracy does not

    • How might functional illiteracy be defined in languages with phonemic spelling?

  • Reading and writing only in a language other than the predominant language
  • Reading too slowly for practical use, an inability to effectively use dictionaries and written manuals, and other factors (correct)
  • Inability to read or write simple sentences in any language
  • Inadequate reading and writing skills for managing daily tasks beyond a basic level

    • What do sociological research findings suggest about countries with lower levels of functional illiteracy among adults?

    <p>They tend to be those with the lowest levels of illiteracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way might functional illiteracy vary from one culture to another?

    <p>Some cultures require more advanced reading and writing skills than others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of communication?

    <p>To share thoughts and ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prime objective of communication?

    <p>To make the audience understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should communication be packaged to suit?

    <p>The receiver's/listener's level of understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should one focus on while communicating?

    <p>The principles of communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important to understand for effective communication?

    <p>The capacity of the audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

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