For those 7 years of age and older

12. Are you able to read and write?

Question 12. Do you know how to read and write?

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Make an X in the box corresponding to "yes" if the person knows how to correctly read and write in any language.

If they only read or write, make an X if the box corresponding to "no."

If the person giving the information does not know if the individual knows how to read and write make an X if the box corresponding to "does not know."