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What is the machine shorthand for the word 'grass'?
What is the machine shorthand for the word 'grass'?
TKPWR A S
How is the sound pattern 'GL' represented in machine shorthand?
How is the sound pattern 'GL' represented in machine shorthand?
By the left ring, middle, and index fingers.
In the word 'paying', what is the final shorthand notation?
In the word 'paying', what is the final shorthand notation?
PAG
What does the consonant compound '-GS' involve in terms of finger placement?
What does the consonant compound '-GS' involve in terms of finger placement?
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How is the initial V represented in machine shorthand?
How is the initial V represented in machine shorthand?
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What sound pattern corresponds to the machine shorthand 'TPH EU G'?
What sound pattern corresponds to the machine shorthand 'TPH EU G'?
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In machine shorthand, how is the consonant compound -VD written?
In machine shorthand, how is the consonant compound -VD written?
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What does the shorthand 'SRAS' stand for?
What does the shorthand 'SRAS' stand for?
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What machine shorthand is used for the word 'draft'?
What machine shorthand is used for the word 'draft'?
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How is the word 'calling' represented in machine shorthand?
How is the word 'calling' represented in machine shorthand?
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How is the word 'month' abbreviated in machine shorthand?
How is the word 'month' abbreviated in machine shorthand?
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What initial letter representation does 'may' use in machine shorthand?
What initial letter representation does 'may' use in machine shorthand?
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What is the machine shorthand for 'cement'?
What is the machine shorthand for 'cement'?
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Explain the machine shorthand representation for the province 'Capiz'.
Explain the machine shorthand representation for the province 'Capiz'.
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What sound pattern is represented by the abbreviation 'REM'?
What sound pattern is represented by the abbreviation 'REM'?
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What is the machine shorthand for the word 'stifle'?
What is the machine shorthand for the word 'stifle'?
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Which fingers are used to write the letter 'J' in initial position?
Which fingers are used to write the letter 'J' in initial position?
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Describe the machine shorthand for 'ham'.
Describe the machine shorthand for 'ham'.
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What sound pattern is used to represent 'raffle' in machine shorthand?
What sound pattern is used to represent 'raffle' in machine shorthand?
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What is the shorthand for the word 'attempt'?
What is the shorthand for the word 'attempt'?
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What represents the final 'J' in machine shorthand?
What represents the final 'J' in machine shorthand?
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How is the final letter 'M' represented in machine shorthand?
How is the final letter 'M' represented in machine shorthand?
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What is the machine shorthand representation for 'immediate'?
What is the machine shorthand representation for 'immediate'?
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What machine shorthand represents the sound pattern 'tugs'?
What machine shorthand represents the sound pattern 'tugs'?
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What is the machine shorthand for the sound pattern 'brags'?
What is the machine shorthand for the sound pattern 'brags'?
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In machine shorthand, what does 'OU' correspond to in the word 'cloud'?
In machine shorthand, what does 'OU' correspond to in the word 'cloud'?
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Identify the machine shorthand used for the sound pattern 'follow'.
Identify the machine shorthand used for the sound pattern 'follow'.
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What is the machine shorthand abbreviation for 'acknowledge'?
What is the machine shorthand abbreviation for 'acknowledge'?
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What is the shorthand for the word 'answer'?
What is the shorthand for the word 'answer'?
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What machine shorthand corresponds with the sound pattern 'again'?
What machine shorthand corresponds with the sound pattern 'again'?
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What machine shorthand represents the word 'swear'?
What machine shorthand represents the word 'swear'?
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Which fingers are used to write the letters 'DR' in machine shorthand?
Which fingers are used to write the letters 'DR' in machine shorthand?
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How is '-D' written in machine shorthand, and which finger is used?
How is '-D' written in machine shorthand, and which finger is used?
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What machine shorthand corresponds to the sound pattern for 'twin'?
What machine shorthand corresponds to the sound pattern for 'twin'?
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Identify the machine shorthand for the word 'department'.
Identify the machine shorthand for the word 'department'.
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What represents the sound 'lead' in machine shorthand?
What represents the sound 'lead' in machine shorthand?
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What is the shorthand for 'sweet' and what sound pattern does it represent?
What is the shorthand for 'sweet' and what sound pattern does it represent?
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Which fingers are used to write the shorthand for '-ND'?
Which fingers are used to write the shorthand for '-ND'?
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Study Notes
Machine Shorthand Review
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Punctuation Marks
- Period: Depress the right home keys (FPLT) together repeatedly until the FPLT appear side-by-side on the right side of the paper tape.
- Comma: Use the RBGS keys below the right home keys using your right fingers.
- Question Mark: Use the left home keys (STPH) altogether.
Abbreviations and Examples
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Machine Shorthand Abbreviations: Provides abbreviations for common words like "is, his," "at, the, it," "take," "Saturday," and "Street."
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Sound patterns: Shows some English words and their corresponding machine shorthand abbreviations, like "suits" (SUTS), becomes "S U TS." and “states” (STATS), becomes "ST A TS".
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Phrases and Derivatives: This section has example phrases and abbreviations derived from them.
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Letter U for Double Letter O: Use letter U for words containing double letter O.
- Example: "too" becomes "TU", "soot" becomes "SUT", "zoo" becomes "SU."
Correction Key
- Asterisk (*): used for correction
Initial and Final R
- Initial R: The left index finger curves towards the key below its home position.
- Final R: The right index finger curves towards the key below its home position.
New Consonant Compounds
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TR,-RS,-RT:
- TR: Straighten left ring fingers while curving the index left finger, reaching for letters T and R. After writing return fingers to home position.
- -RS: Depress -R with the right index finger and –S with the small right finger at the same time. Keep the fingers naturally curved.
- -RT: Curve the right index finger to reach -R and straighten the small right finger to -T and depress both simultaneously. Keep other fingers close to home position.
First Letter Combination: Vowel I and Initial N
- Vowel I: Represented by the letter combination EU, located in the center of the paper tape.
- Initial N: Represented by TPH, depressing the 3 keys TPH together with the left ring, middle, and index fingers.
MS Abbreviations (Lesson 8)
- Derivatives: Variations of abbreviations, with prefixes or suffixes added to words (Example: Purchaser - PURR).
Final P
- Final P is written with the middle finger.
Consonant Compounds: PR, SP, -PS
- PR: Written by left and index fingers.
- SP: Written by left small and middle finger.
- -PS: Depressed by right middle and small fingers.
New Letters: Vowel e and Final N
- Write E by depressing the inside lower right key with the right thumb.
- Final N (-N): Written using the letter combination PB, by depressing the crack between P and B with the right middle finger.
Words with SES, SIS, and SUS
- In words with ses, sis, and sus, omit the middle vowel, and write double S
New Key: Initial C and Final C (-C)
- Hard C (k): Written by the left ring finger below letter T
- Soft C (s): Written by the left small finger
Words beginning CON, COM
- Words that start with "con" or "com" are represented by K.
New Letters: Initial L and Final L
- Initial L: Combination HR, depressing the crack between H and R with the left index finger.
- Final L: Right ring finger in the home key position.
Abbreviations (Lesson 13)
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New Abbreviations: List of new abbreviations.
- Specific words like "open," "accept," etc. have abbreviations.
- Includes derivatives of abbreviations.
New Keys: Initial B and Final B (-B)
- Initial B: Letter combination PW, depressing the crack between P and W with the left middle finger.
- Final B (-B): Right middle and ring fingers, moving from home position to the key below B.
New Keys: Initial W and Initial D
- Initial W: Below the home key P, moving left middle finger from P to the key below it.
- Initial D: TK, depressing the crack between T and K with the left ring finger.
New Letters: Initial H and D (-D)
- Initial H: Left index finger in the home position.
- -D: Right-hand small finger, at the bottom right of the keyboard
New Letters: New Keys: Initial M and final M
- Initial M: Depress PH with your left middle and index finger.
- Final M: Depress PL in the key's home position.
New Letters: Initial J and final J (-J)
- Initial J: represented by SKWR as a combination with all four fingers
- Final J (-J): represented by PBLG, depressing the crack between PB and LG with right middle and ring fingers.
Word-Ending MENT
- Final -MT for words ending in "ment"
Various Consonant Compounds
- Many different consonant combinations are shown, with specific instructions for use of fingers.
Abbreviations and Combinations (Various Lessons)
- Different abbreviations including those for months, days, and other words are shown.
Word-Ending -GS, -FT, -FL, -LG, -ST, -CH
- These show final letter combinations to use with those endings, showing their sound and shorthand equivalents.
Word-Ending with -OU, AU, AW
- These describe how to take the shorthand for the above groupings of letters and add them to the end of a word
Word Endings
- Provides specific, detailed instructions on how to end words in various patterns, like -ings, -OU, etc.
Consonant Compound Descriptions
- GL, GR, -GS: Use left ring, middle, and index fingers.
- -FT: Written with right index and small fingers.
- -FL: Written with right index and ring fingers.
- -LG: Depress the right finger on the crack between L and G.
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This quiz covers key aspects of machine shorthand, focusing on punctuation marks, common abbreviations, and sounds patterns. Test your knowledge on proper shorthand techniques and examples for effective note-taking. Perfect for learners looking to enhance their shorthand skills.
