Short Hand Principles - JSS2 Business studies Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What are shorthand principles?
Rules used in shorthand writing
Guidelines for typing quickly
Tips for improving handwriting
Techniques for composing essays
How are shorthand principles classified?
Based on alphabetical order
By their color coding
According to their purpose and function
By their length in syllables
What are shorthand strokes?
Long sentences written quickly
Basic building blocks of shorthand writing
Tips for improving shorthand speed
Techniques for shorthand translation
What do phonetic names represent in shorthand principles?
Colors
Shapes of strokes
Sounds or phonemes
Handwriting styles
How are vowels represented in shorthand outlines?
By drawing small animals
Using mathematical symbols
By placing dots or marks near consonant strokes
Writing them in full
What is the purpose of vowel placement in shorthand?
To confuse readers
To make writing slower
To indicate specific vowel sounds quickly
To avoid using vowels altogether
Which of the following is NOT a type of shorthand principle classification?
Stroke formation
Vowel position
Punctuation rules
Grammar guidelines
What role do strokes play in shorthand writing?
They represent punctuation marks
They are used for drawing pictures
They are the basic symbols representing sounds or syllables
They indicate the writer's mood
How do shorthand writers associate strokes with sounds?
By memorizing random names
By understanding mathematical formulas
By using phonetic names based on sound representations
By copying from other writers
What do shorthand principles help writers transcribe quickly and effectively?
Spoken language
Written language
Computer programming languages
Morse code