Which of the following is true of children who pass into adulthood without basic literacy and numeracy skills?
A. Adult illiteracy is rising across most regions of the world.
B. These skills are rarely achievable in adulthood in developing countries.
C. Most developing countries have established a tradition of adult education.
D. Most illiterate adults worldwide are men.
Ans: C
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