Although the government claims that only a tiny percentage of the U.S.population is illiterate, research suggests the nation's level of functional illiteracy is about what percentage of the adult population?
A)1 percent
B)4 percent
C)17 percent
D)37 percent

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While the government claims that the percentage of illiterate adults in the U.S. is low, research suggests that the level of functional illiteracy is much higher, with around 17 percent of the adult population lacking basic literacy skills. This means that they struggle with reading, writing, and comprehension, making it difficult for them to navigate everyday life and perform basic tasks such as filling out job applications or reading medication labels.

Although the Government Claims That Only a Tiny Percentage of the U.S.population