importance of literacy

collocation in English

meaningsofimportanceandliteracy

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importance
noun[U]
uk
/ɪmˈpɔː.təns/us
/ɪmˈpɔːr.təns/
the quality of ...
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literacy
noun[U]
uk
/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/us
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ə.si/
the ability to read ...
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(Definition ofimportanceandliteracyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This episode shows the risingimportanceofliteracyin the 1940s and 1950s.
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Theimportanceofliteracyinstruction in promoting the development of phoneme awareness was the other major finding.
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Accounts of convalescing soldiers frequently establish theimportanceofliteracyto recapturing traditional masculinity.
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Molina's work underscores theimportanceofliteracyto political development, but also the complex nature of human and literary activity.
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There is no denying theimportanceofliteracy.
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I also saw a good example of theimportanceofliteracyto women.
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I should like to approach this subject of theimportanceofliteracyfrom the point of view of dyslexics.
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Volunteers conduct annual ten-day long camps in economically backward areas to inculcate theimportanceofliteracy, creative activities amongst the children and health awareness.
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The visitor brings a book and/or an activity and discusses with the parents theimportanceofliteracyin the home.
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Its aim is to highlight theimportanceofliteracyto individuals, communities and societies.
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She also stresses theimportanceofliteracyas a huge factor in a child's success.
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Kyle is a passionate advocate for social entrepreneurship, educational equity, and the importanceofliteracyto further economic competitiveness and global understanding.
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The charity campaigns to improve understanding of the vitalimportanceofliteracy, supports those trying to improve their literacy and conducts research on issues relating to literacy.
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Butler also used the school system as a means of sharing theimportanceofliteracyand would read to classrooms in local schools.
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