2025 · Q118
Directions: In the following item, a CLOZE question is given with ten blanks, each with four options. Select the most appropriate word from the options which fills the blanks correctly, and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Economic inequality is associated with the distribution of __________ skills among adults, although the direction of causation is unclear.
EnglishFill in the Blanks
- Anumeracy
- Bnumber
- Cproficiency
- Dcalculation
Explanation
"Numeracy skills" is the standard collocation for mathematical proficiency among adults, parallel to "literacy skills". "Number skills" is unidiomatic, "proficiency skills" is redundant, and "calculation skills" is narrower than intended. Option (A) is correct.