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Old 04-Nov-2008, 01:06
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considering that I can't write...

considering that I'm not able to write...

considering that I don't know how to write...

taking that I can't write...

taking that I'm not able to write...

taking that I don't know how to write...

Hi,
Suppose a person who hasn't been to school. He/she doesn't know how to write, even his/her own name. I'd like to know what's the most natural way to say it, please.
Thanks.
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considering that I can't write...

considering that I'm not able to write...

considering that I don't know how to write...

taking that I can't write...

taking that I'm not able to write...

taking that I don't know how to write...

Hi,
Suppose a person who hasn't been to school. Omit "who"; then you will have a complete sentence.
He/she doesn't know how to write, (not) even his/her own name. I'd like to know what's the most natural way to say it, please.
Thanks.
The first three sentences are more natural than the last three. And from a person who hasn't been to school, probably the first is most likely to be heard.
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