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Literacy
Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in meaningful and socially-acceptable ways. One who is able to do that is literate and those who can't are illiterate. Similarly, one can be computer literate or illiterate, depending upon the ability to use a computer. Questions about literacy are asked in this category.
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What is the literacy rate in Kentucky?
The adult literacy rate in the state of Kentucky is four percent.
What is the definition of literacy rate in pakistan?
In Pakistan anybody who can read a newspaper in any language and one who can write a letter is called literate. Different countries have different definitions but this is the criteria at which Pakistanis are assessed to be literate or not.
Why is the percentage of male literacy higher than female literacy in Kenya?
People always look at things as if boys are smarter, and more capable of learning than girls. Also, it may have to do with they don't have clean, proper schools in Kenya. People typically think that boys know everything, well, THAT IS SOOOOO NOT TRUE!! ~From a 12 yr old GIRL
What fraction of Indian adults are literate?
There is a wide gender disparity in the literacy rate in India and effective literacy rates (age 7 and above) was 84.7% for men and 70.3% for women. The low female literacy rate has a dramatically negative impact on family planning and population stabilization efforts in India.
Is an original political cartoon printed in the newspaper a primary source or a secondary source?
By definition of a historical primary source (by someone with direct knowledge from the time), a original political cartoon is a primary source. By definition of an English primary source (it is printed), it is a primary source. By definition of the final form of primary sources (see definition of primary source on www.answer.com), it is based on someone's interpretation of the time and is thus a secondary source.
What is the literacy rate of New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has a literacy rate of 94 percent. This is high compared to the national average, which is 86 percent.
Where does the layman's term come from?
lay·man (lmn)n.1. A man who is not a cleric.2. A man who is a nonprofessional: His is just the layman's view of medicine. See Usage Note at man.
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layman [ˈleɪmən]n pl -men1. a man who is not a member of the clergy2. a person who does not have specialized or professional knowledge of a subject science for the layman
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ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words AntonymsNoun1.layman - someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person layperson, secularlaity, temporalty - in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergycommon man, common person, commoner - a person who holds no titlelay reader - a layman who is authorized by the bishop to read parts of the service in an Anglican or Episcopal churchclergyman, man of the cloth, reverend - a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian ChurchBased on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.laymannoun nonprofessional, amateur, outsider, lay person, non-expert, nonspecialist There are basically two types, called, in layman's terms, blue and white asbestos.
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layman [ˈleɪmən] N (laymen (pl)) 1. (Rel) → seglar mf, lego/a m/f2. (fig) → profano(a) m/f, lego(a) m/f
in layman's terms → para entendernos, para los profanos en la materiaCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005layman [ˈleɪmən] n(= non-expert) → profane m
in layman's terms → en langage de tous les jours, en termes profanes(= non-ordained church member) → laïque mCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005layman [ˈleɪmən] n (-men (pl)) (Rel) → laico (fig) (non-professional) → profanolayman [ˈleɪmən] n(-men (pl)) (Rel) → laico (fig) (non-professional) → profanoCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995layman lay
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What country has the highest literacy rate in south America?
Zimbabwe at 90.7% Latest figures Country (1)
Percentage of adults who are literate Algeria 58
Angola 42
Benin 32
Botswana 73
Burkina Faso 19
Burundi 42
Cameroon 63
Cape Verde 69
Central African Republic 40
Chad 48
Comoros 57
Congo 74
Congo, Democratic Republic of 77
Ivory Coast 40
Djibouti 46
Egypt 51
Equatorial Guinea 78
Eritrea -
Ethiopia 33
Gabon 63
Gambia 39
Ghana 64
Guinea 36
Guinea-Bissau 31
Kenya 77
Lesotho 81
Liberia 45
Libya 74
Madagascar 46
Malawi 56
Mali 32
Mauritania 37
Mauritius 82
Mayotte -
Morocco 44
Mozambique 38
Namibia 78
Niger 13
Nigeria 57
Reunion -
Rwanda 60
Saint Helena -
Sao Tome and Principe 57
Senegal 33
Seychelles 84
Sierra Leone 31
Somalia 24
South Africa 83
Sudan 51
Swaziland 76
Tanzania 69
Togo 51
Tunisia 65
Uganda 62
Western Sahara -
Zambia 78
Zimbabwe 85
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What adjective goes with painting?
Examples of ADJECTIVES that may go with the noun "painting". a BEAUTIFUL painting. an AWFUL painting. a WET painting. a DRY painting. a FINISHED painting.
What is the literacy rate of India in 2008?
about 65.38%(2004). It increases by 1.5-2% every year.
around 72.8%(2009) The Literacy rate is also the ability 2 read and write.
What is India's literacy rate as of 2009?
idiot dumbo......... you dont know it........... look in the map loser
What is the falling action in By the waters of Babylon?
There are a few climaxes in Alas, Babylon. One of them is in Ch.5 when the Nuclear attack begins. The second one is when Randy Bragg rallies up a troop for Fort Repose. I also think that one of the climaxes can be when the helicopter lands and the Braggs, Admiral, Henry's, and Florence and Alice are given fresh hope.
What are some slogans for literacy?
If you want more or alternative suggestions, delete this answer and resubmit. well clearly that first line is no help and it wasn't me that rote it so i just wanted to say a book slogan is simply as saying about the book but it doesn't give much away like some familiar slogans are so easy a caveman can do it (Geico) just do it (Nike) there are also many more but i don't have enough time i hope this helped you
Who were the famous actors who performed in Shakespeare's play?
George Shaclarge was the most famous actor who starred in Shakespeare's " Othello". Here are some names of others. Franklin Boskavich, Antony Joyark, Daniel Putello, and Richard Frustage. These actors were the main actors of the Globe Theatrel.
What is the computer literacy rate in India?
6.14 %,... as according to ebiz.com . Thy say that this is an added advantage, since the other 93.86% people do not know have enough computer knowledge, it actually means there 93.86% market to invest in making India a completely literate country in the field of computers. So Indian markets boom in IT field.
Where did Phyllis Reynolds Naylor grow up?
COLLEGE: Joliet Junior College, American University HIGH SCHOOL: Joliet Township High School MIDDLE SCHOOL: Primary School ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: ???????
Is literacy a way to fight poverty?
- In many empirical research, education has been proved to increase general living standard and economic position of people and literacy is the first step towards getting that education.
- A person who is more literate most likely has a higher education and will therefore enter into a higher paying job than the people who came before him, therefore combating poverty.
- Literacy and education are essential if people want to succeed. Any types of jobs usually require educational degree and those who have had efficient amount of education are more likely to have jobs. by having jobs, there are wages and money that can support their living and improve their lives.
In many empirical research, education has been proved to increase general living standard and economic position of people and literacy is the first step towards getting that education.
Did people like to read in medieval times?
There were books, but most were in the libraries of monasteries or convents during most of the Middle Ages.
I have read that only 10% of the people could read, and they were all clergy. While 10% of the population may have been priests, monks, or nuns, and most of them could read, a surprising number of other people could read as well. You can see this from the amount of secular literature that survived in vernacular languages (the Church used Latin, in Western Europe, and Greek in the East). Beowulf was in Anglo-Saxon, as was the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. There were a large number of poets, such as Christine de Pizan, who wrote love poetry for hire and employed her own copyists. Margery Kemp, a middle class wife and mother, wrote her autobiography in English. Chaucer wrote in English and Dante in Italian. There was no point in writing all this, if no one could read.
Which colonial region had the highest level of literacy?
The New England region had the best education at the beginning.
What is the literacy rate of Poland?
99.7%(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_literacy_rate)
What is the literacy rate of Alabama?
"less than the number of cousins who marry there" very funny, I love prejudiced idiots. Alabama has the highest level graduation exam in the country. Alabama students are held to a much higher standard than 95% of states. And if you look at areas that are metropolitan as opposed to extremely rural, literacy rate is at about 99%. (see Hoover City Schools, Jefferson County Schools, Shelby County Schools, Trussville City Schools, Mountain Brook Schools, etc etc).
