Example sentences of "read or [vb infin] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the compensations for being unable to read or carry on a casual conversation are overwhelming . |
| 2 | Some of the time one gets a good response from people willing to help and some interesting periodicals to read or browse through briefly before doing the coding and counting . |
| 3 | Sir Claus pointed out that one in seven children still left school without being able to read or write properly . |
| 4 | Large numbers leave school without being able to read or write properly , as many employers will testify , and as I am regularly reminded when younger people come to my constituency surgery and are unable to write out their names and addresses . |
| 5 | Thousands of people suffer the handicap of not being able to read or write properly , but that handicap could be eradicated if we put our minds to it in the coming years . |
| 6 | The pendant or hanging variety give good overall light but tend to flatten shadows and do not provide enough light by which to read or work comfortably . |
| 7 | Never believe anything else , whatever silly things you may read or hear elsewhere . |
| 8 | He could not read or write independently . |
| 9 | I ca n't read or write so I do n't know if there were posters or books about it . |