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The illiteracy level of our children are appalling.

I can’t imagine why one would take a philosophy course if one does not like reading.



>The illiteracy level of our children are appalling.

It is appalling.


>The illiteracy level of our children are appalling.

Yes they are.


The illiteracy level is appalling.

The illiteracy levels are appalling.

Our children aren't appalling! [citation needed]


It’s a set phrase, a quote of George W. Bush.


People nowadays enrol onto philosophy degrees expecting to learn everything they need from insta and memes. Not even kidding.




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