POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Quezon City

MODULE 35

Integrating Skills
in
Machine Shorthand
Prepared by:

Mascariola, Margielyn L.
BBTE 4-
4- 1

Professor: Sheryl R. Morales

 October 20, 2010

This is to certify that this module of Ms. Margielyn L. Mascariola have

been verified and approved by the undersigned. In line with this, the grammar
and sentence construction is hereby approved.

Margielyn L. Mascariola__

Student

Noted By:

_Mrs. Eva L. Mascariola, BEED_

 MACHINE SHORTHAND

Bachelor in Business Teacher Education

Module
Module 35

Integrating Skills in Machine Shorthand

WHAT IS THIS MODULE ALL ABOUT

This Module is conceived to reinforce the skills learned by the students

from the past lessons. Integrating principles of Machine Shorthand are discussed
in this module. This module presents review materials for the previous lessons.
It comprises new abbreviations, law terms and words ending KT, XT and SH.
The lesson provides exercises designed to explain and involve the students in the
learning process. This Module will surely give possibilities for the student in

improving his/her skills in Machine Shorthand.

WHAT YOU ARE EXPECTED TO LEARN

At the end of this Module the students should be able to:

integrate their skills in Machine Shorthand;

identify new abbreviations and law terms used by stenographers in
Machine Shorthand;

recognize the words ending KT, XT and SH;

understand the importance of integrating Machine Shorthand skills; and

apply new principles using the Machine Shorthand.
 HOW TO LEARN FROM THIS MODULE
This module covers lessons 35 of Machine Shorthand. The module
includes review and skill development. The lesson provides exercises designed
to explain and involve the students in the learning process. To be able for the
students to fully understand each lesson; examples, illustrations and activities
are presented in this module.

PRETEST
Direction: Read and answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the
correct answer and write the answer on the space provided.

_____1. In words ending KT, XT and SH, what letters are being omitted?
a. Initial H c. Final H
b. Initial T d. Final T
_____2. The word cash is represented by what letters in Machine Shorthand?
a. CAS c. KAS
b. CAF d. KAF
_____3. Action is abbreviated by what letters in Machine Shorthand?
a. VGS c. BGS
b. BG d. GS
_____4. _____________ are terms that are used in courtrooms and in legal
matters.
a. Abbreviations c. Phrases
b. Law Terms d. Derivatives
_____5. The word privilege is represented by what letters in Machine Shorthand?
a. P R EUF c. R EUF
b. P EUF d. EUF
______6. Cross-examination is written by what letters in Machine Shorthand?
a. C ROE BGS c. K ROE BGS
b. C ROE S BGS d. K ROES BGS
_____7. The word document is represented by what letters in Machine
Shorthand?
a. TK O BG PL T c. TP O BG PL T
b. TK O BG PL d. TP O BG P
 LESSON 35
Skill Review: Write the following sentences to enhance your Machine
Shorthand skills.

Do you like to sing ballad songs? The king likes ballad songs also. He
ordered to throw away all the junk food in his palace and recommended
orange juice for his children. Do you drink plenty of water? It is good
for your health. Ring the bell twice when you wish to change your
beddings. The color of the wings of the rare bird is pink. My cooking
range ran out of gas.

New Abbreviations

possible POBL P O BL

continue KONT K O PB T

therefore THR FR T HR FR

second/
S E B G
secretary SEK
B G S
action BGS
WH
whether WH
P RA B G
practical PRAK

There are 20 possible applicants. Continue your good work. I therefore

conclude that you are right. The secretary takes dictation accurately.
Your immediate action is necessary. Whether it will rain or not, we will
go. It is practical to pay taxes on time.
Law Terms: Practice the following law terms to enhance your Machine
Shorthand Skills.

testimony TEMT T E P L T

commission KMIGS KP H EU G S

consideration KRGS K R G S

privilege PRIF P R EUF

document DOKMT TK O BG
P L T
committee KMT

cross-examination KROEX K R O E B G S

Practice the following sentences to emphasize the law terms:

His testimony was accepted. The Commission on Election will stay. The case will be
given consideration. It is my privilege to serve you. File the document here. The
committee will submit the document. The culprit was subjected to cross-
examination.

Words Ending KT, XT and SH

In words ending KT, XT and SH, omit final T and H like in tact-TAC, next-NEX
and wash-WAS.

act AK A B G
tact TAK T A B G
next NEX TP H E B G S
text TEX T E B G S
wash WAS W A S
cash KAS K A S

Your act is graceful. Tact is a necessary trait. Turn to the next page.
Open your text on page 92. Wash your hands before eating. Pay on
cash.
 Activity: Read the following words to practice your machine
shorthand skills.

1. THR FR
2. BGS
3. WH
4. PO BL
5. KO PB T
6. SE B G
7. P R A BG

Self-
Self-check:
check Match column A and B. Write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided.

A B

_____1. commission a. T E PLT

_____2. consideration b. KR O E BGS
_____3. document c. K PLT
_____4. cross-examination d. KR G S
_____5. testimony e. TK O BG
_____6. committee f. KP H EU G S
_____7. privilege g. KP HR PB T
h. P R EU F

POST TEST
Direction: Read and answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the
correct answer and write the answer on the space provided.

_____1. In words ending KT, XT and SH, what letters are being omitted?
a. Initial H c. Final H
b. Initial T d. Final T and H
_____2. The word cash is represented by what letters in Machine Shorthand?
a. CAS c. KAS
b. CAF d. KAF
_____3. Action is abbreviated by what letters in Machine Shorthand?
a. VGS c. BGS
b. BG d. GS
_____4. _____________ are terms that are used in courtrooms and in legal
matters.
a. Abbreviations c. Phrases
b. Law Terms d. Derivatives
_____5. The word privilege is represented by what letters in Machine Shorthand?
a. P R EUF c. R EUF
b. P EUF d. EUF
______6. Cross-examination is written by what letters in Machine Shorthand?
a. C ROE BGS c. K ROE BGS
b. C ROE S BGS d. K ROES BGS
_____7. The word document is represented by what letters in Machine
Shorthand?
a. TK O BG PL T c. TP O BG PL T
b. TK O BG PL d. TP O BG P

Answer Key:

Self-check: Pretest/Post Test:

1. f 1. d
2. d 2. c
3. e 3. c
4. b 4. b
5. a 5. a
6. c 6. c
7. h 7. a