rseverations. These are reproductions in a given series of words
already given in a previous series. If frequent, this indicates a low
order of intelligence, with weak self-control and poor critical
judgment. Each perseveration counts four.

5. Substitution of synonyms, when a word of like meaning but different
sound is substituted for the word given; counts one and one-third.

[Sidenote: _A Test for Range of Vocabulary_]

An approximate determination of the range of vocabulary of your
prospective stenographer can be had by the use of the following
comparatively short and simple test.

Hand the applicant a printed slip bearing the list of one hundred
words given here and ask him to mark the words carefully according
to these instructions.

Place _before_ each word one of these three signs:

(I) A plus sign (+) if you know the word.

(II) A minus sign (-) if you do not know the word.

(III) A question mark (?) if you are in doubt.

When you have finished, count the marks and fill out these blanks,
making sure that the numbers add to one hundred.

Number known ...........

Number unknown ...........

Number doubtful ...........

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