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)14 percent
D)34 percent

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Research suggests that around 14% of the adult population in the U.S. is functionally illiterate, which means they may struggle to perform basic tasks that require reading and comprehension. This is much higher than the government's claims of only a tiny percentage of the population being illiterate. It is important to note that functional illiteracy is different from being completely illiterate, as individuals who are functionally illiterate may still be able to read at a basic level but struggle with more complex texts or tasks.

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