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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?

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

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

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

What is the main objective of communication?

To share thoughts and ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the prime objective of communication?

To make the audience understand Signup and view all the answers

What should communication be packaged to suit?

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

What should one focus on while communicating?

The principles of communication Signup and view all the answers

What is important to understand for effective communication?

The capacity of the audience Signup and view all the answers