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Hsiaoyunh Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

or vs. and

Can I say:

The old man can't read and write.

The old man can't read or write.

Do they have the same meaning?

Also, can I say:

The games or the dance is making them excited.

The dance or the games are making them excited.

What do these sentences mean? Do they mean "either the games or the dance is making them excited"?
  

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Hello, My comment is here: hsiaoyunh The old man can't read and write. The old man can't read or write. To me, in your examples there is no a difference in meaning or I can't see the difference.

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  • Hello, My comment is here: hsiaoyunh The old man can't read and write.
  • The old man can't read or write.
  • To me, in your examples there is no a difference in meaning or I can't see the difference.
  • The games or the dance is making them excited.
  • The dance or the games are making them excited.
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Hello,

My comment is here:
hsiaoyunhThe old man can't read and write.

The old man can't read or write.

To me, in your examples there is no a difference in meaning or I can't see the difference.
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hsiaoyunhCan I say:

The old man can't read and write. (incorrect)

The old man can't read or write. (correct)

Do they have the same meaning?

Also, can I say:

The games or the dance is making them excited. (correct)

The dance or the games are making them excited. (correct)

What do these sentences mea
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The reason for the statement "can't read or write" is that it is perfectly possible to learn to read yet not learn to write. Gowever, you cannot write unless you have learned to read.
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Thanks Feebs I feel confused a bit maybe because it is 01.00 am here. Emotion: smile
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