The following questions are to be filled out only for the person 5 years or older
[Applies to questions 19 - 24]
19. Know how to read and write
[] 2- yes
[] 4- no, did know
[] 6- no, never knew
The following questions will be filled out only for persons age 5 or over, that is, those born before September 1, 1975.
[Applies to questions 19 - 24]
Question 19 - Knows how to read and write
Mark:
Yes - persons able to read and write at least a simple note in the language he or she knows;
No - Once knew - persons who learned to read and write but forgot; or
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No - Never knew - persons who never learned to read and write.
Consider a person who is only able to write his or her name as Not knowing how to read and write.