Module 4 Machine Shorthand
Module 4 Machine Shorthand
Module 4 Machine Shorthand
Application of Learning
In
Machine Shorthand
Prepared By:
Jolevie T. Micmic
Edited By:
Machine Shorthand is an easy skill course. Just be sure to follow all the
instructions in this module plus the instructions of your teacher. If you do this I’m
sure you will build a rewarding proficiency.
Answer the activities and self – check truthfully. And be sure that you do
not look at the key to correction. Always remember that “Honesty is the best
policy.” Let us work and help each other.
PRETEST
Directions: Read each item carefully and select the best answer by
writing its letter on the blank provided below.
_________1. Which is the best statement below that describes the machine
shorthand.
a. easy skill course c. counting machine
b. manually operated machine d. All of the above
_________2. The guideline to be kept in mind before starting to type is proper
a. feet flat on the floor c. eyes on the copy
b. mind set and grammar d. home position on the keyboard
_________3. Is a manually operated and spaces automatically at each keyboard
stroke when keys are released completely.
a. fax machine c. computer
b. machine shorthand d. xerox machine
_________4. It is represented by initial S which is controlled by the left small
finger.
a. Final Z c. Initial Z
b. Final S d. Letter S
_________5. Ana wants to write the word suits. What key should she strike?
a. SUTS c. SUIT
b. SUT d. SUITS
_________6. It is an abbreviation represented by TA.
a. tank c. tape
b. tan d. take
_________7. It is a letter for words containing double letter O like too.
a. O c. A
b. U d. E
_________8. A symbols that warns you to ignore the word proceeding and to
continue reading the notes that follow this.
a. (%) c. (*)
b. (!) d. (@)
_________9. It is used as a direct object of a verb, indirect object of a verb, and
as object of a preposition.
a. adverb c. preposition
b. pronoun d. noun
________10. It is depress by curving the left index finger and moving it towards
the key below at home position.
a. Initial T c. Initial R
b. Final R d. Final T
4-1. SKILL REVIEW
Review the following letters and words. Your fingers should find the keys
quickly and produce accurate machine shorthand notes that you are able to read
with ease.
S T U -S -T Z U -Z ST ST OO
TS TS O S AU -T -Z OO A T
So how’s your score my dear student? I hope you enjoy answering the
activity. Now let’s answer the self-test below.
Self-check:
Direction: Read this tape noted that contain abbreviations and phrases and write
the words below.
S T A S U S A
T U FPLT ST A S
S U T T T A S
T O T U FPLT
T A ST T U
FPLT FPLT
ST A T
S U T
RBGS
LET’S SUMMARIZE
Lesson 4 consists of review on past lessons such as
abbreviations, derivates and phrases.
Excellent! Now you can chill out and have a break… then soon,
assess your self on what you have cultured on this module by
answering the posttest below.
Goodluck!!!
POSTTEST
Directions: Read each item carefully and select the best
answer by writing its letter on the blank provided below.
Pretest/Posttest
1. a
2. d
3. b
4. c
5. a
6. d
7. b
8. c
9. b
10. c
Activity 4
Sound Pattern: Write the sound pattern of the following.
1. S U T 6. ST U
2. S A L 7. S U T
3. A 8. O W
4. S T O S 9. U T
5. ST 10. S U
Self-check