Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that substitutes the given expression.

One who doesn't know how to read and write

  1. Homicide

  2. Illegible

  3. Illiterate

  4. Suicide
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C Correct answer
Explanation

An illiterate person is someone who cannot read or write. This is the correct term for lack of basic literacy skills. The other options are incorrect: homicide (killing of a human), illegible (difficult or impossible to read - usually refers to handwriting, not a person), and suicide (act of killing oneself). The word roots help - 'il-' means not, 'litera' refers to letters/reading.

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