Question

As people become more educated and train for skilled jobs, the rate of ______________ decreases.

A. hierarchy
B. public transportation
C. illiteracy

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. With more people being smart and skilled there will be more literate people. This means the rate of illiteracy decreases.

Answer 2

C. illiteracy decreases.
illiteracy (noun) - the inability to read or write.

If more people are being educated, then less people are illiterate, or in other words less educated. Cheers!