Which of the Following Statements About Literacy Is True

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about literacy is true?

• A)About five percent of the North American workforce is functionally illiterate.
• B)The main reason that employers need to upgrade new employees in literacy skills is that most new employees do not finish high school.
• C)In the training of literacy skills,it is always best to use an outside consultant so employees will not feel embarrassed.
• D)Graduates from high school often require remedial skills training.

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