C1
literacy vs literature vs numeracy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| literacynoun/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/ | Meaning being able to read and write well; also basic skill and knowledge in a particular area | Goes with literacy rate | Example Vietnam has achieved a high literacy rate over the past fifty years. |
| literaturenoun/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.tʃər/ | Meaning books, poems and plays, especially those thought to be of high quality | Goes with English literature | Example She studied English literature at university and now works as a translator. |
| numeracynoun/ˈnuː.mə.rə.si/ | Meaning the ability to understand and work with numbers, such as in basic math | Goes with basic numeracy | Example Many adults have poor numeracy and struggle to read a bank statement. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I want to study , but my parents prefer economics.