Capturing Small Functional Words
Small articles (a, an, the) and prepositions (of, to, in, on) account for nearly 25% of all half errors in skill tests. Because dictators pronounce them softly, stenographers frequently omit them.
Preposition & Article Tick Stroke Shortcuts
| Small Word | Pitman Tick Sign | Example Attachment |
|---|---|---|
| The | Slanted tick stroke downward/upward | of-the (tick attached to 'of') |
| To the | Small slant tick on the line | to-the (on line position) |
| Of the | Small tick above the line | of-the (above line position) |
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