Question

1. what is literacy?

the ability to read and write
the literal meaning of a word
the use of a personal style
the connection between words

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of "literacy", we analyze each option:

• The first option, "the ability to read and write", aligns with the standard definition of literacy.
• The second option refers to the literal meaning of a word, which is related to "literal" rather than "literacy".
• The third option about personal style is unrelated to the concept of literacy.
• The fourth option about word connections does not define literacy.

Answer:

A. the ability to read and write