literacy test

American  

noun

1. an examination to determine whether a person meets the literacy requirements for voting, serving in the armed forces, etc.; a test of one's ability to read and write.

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Etymology

Origin of literacy test

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Giving this timed early literacy test designed for kindergartners to TK students has ignited protests among parents and is raising concerns among some educators early childhood experts about whether it is an appropriate measure for children of this age.

From Los Angeles Times

My colleague Ed Nuhfer and his team gave students a 25-question scientific literacy test.

From Scientific American

Among other issues, the new ballots presented many voters with a de facto literacy test.

From Washington Post

Managing money is an essential life skill, yet most U.S. adults would fail a financial literacy test.

From Seattle Times

And then we have conversations about why and what makes the literacy test impossible to pass.

From Seattle Times