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Plover Practice Exercises

22 Multistroke Words

22.1 Learning Objectives

  • Learn how to write multi-stroke words
  • Learn some common closed compound word suffixes and hyphenated suffixes which use * with the word suffix

22.2 Multiple-strokes

Many (most) words have too many sounds to be written in one stroke and need multiple strokes. The same theory applies to multistroke words. Generally, speaking, the strokes usually break down based on the syllables. For example, shamrock.

SHAPL ROBG

shamrock shamrock shamrock shamrock

One thing to keep in mind is that one stroke is better than two if possible. So while bracket is PWRABG/ET, the shorter and better way to write is with PWRABGT. In this way, if it is possible to “pack” as many syllables into a stroke as possible, distorting the syllables, then do so.

However, this “greedy” way of packing as much as possible into one stroke is applied on a variable basis depending on the different steno theories. In other cases, a writer may find it easier to split the word differently and the Plover dictionary does contain multiple ways of writing a word across multi-strokes.

PWRABGT

bracket bracket bracket bracker

Keeping with using bracket as an example is whether the consonant should be carried between strokes. For example, another stroke in the dictionary for bracket is PWRABG/KET, essentially brack/ket.

22.3 * as an attach operator with compound words

The \(*\) key can also function as “attach.” This is very useful with compound words, to distinguish the compound from the two words separately. One example is handsome vs hand some, and another is sunshine vs sun shine.

HAPBD SO*PL

handsome handsome handsome handsome

HAPBD SOPL

hand some hand some hand some hand some

SUPB SHAO*EUPB

sunshine sunshine sunshine sunshine

SUN SHAOEUPB

sun shine sun shine sun shine sun shine

For some words, both the stroke with \(*\) and without are valid, bedbug. For others, there are no \(*\) in the stokes, such as in backbone and snowman, likely because the chances of the two words appearing next to each other but not as a compound word is very low.

All the above examples are of closed compound words. Plover will utilize the same strategy for hyphenated compound words, such as large-size, or connecting numbers with common word endings, such as 50-yard.

HRARPBG SAO*EUZ

large-size large-size large-size large-size

50 KWRA*D

50-yard 50-yard 50-yard 50-yard

22.4 Common closed compound word suffixes

Word Suffix Stroke Notes
board PWAO*RD
case KA*EUS
field TPAO*ELD
fold TPO*ELD
ford TPO*RD
hand HA*PBD
hold HO*LD
hood HAO*D
land HRA*PBD
let HR*ET
made PHA*ED
make PHA*EUBG

maker PHA*EURBG

making PHA*EUG
man PHA*PB men PHE*PB
meter PHAO*ERT
most PHO*EST
one O*EPB
over O*EFR
rd *RD such as 3rd
shine SHAO*EUPB
ship SH-P notice lack of *
some SO*EPL
st *FT such as 21st of May
th *T such as 4th
ward WA*RD
woman WO*PL
world WO*RLD

22.5 Common hyphenated word suffix

Word Suffix Stroke Notes
-base PWA*EUS
-built PW*EULT
-centered STR*D
-color KHRO*R
-degree TK*EG
-dollar TKHRA*R
-down TKO*UPB
-end SKWR*EPBD
-foot TPAO*T
-inch TPH*FP
-kilometer KHRO*PLT
-mile PHAO*EUL
-minute PH*EUPBT
-month PHO*EPBT
-ounce O*UPBS
-out O*UT
-part PA*RT
-piece PAO*ES
-pound PO*UPBD
-second S*EBGD
-size SAO*EUZ
-step ST*EP
-wide WAO*EUD
-yard KWRA*RD
-year KWRAO*ER

22.6 Exercise

22.6.1 Write

  1. catboard catboard catboard catcase catcase catcase catfield catfield catfield catfold catfold catfold catford catford catford
  2. cathand cathand cathand cathold cathold cathold cathood cathood cathood catland catland catland catlet catlet catlet
  3. catmade catmade catmade catmake catmake catmake catmaker catmaker catmaker catmaking catmaking catmaking catman catman catman
  4. catmen catmen catmen catmeter catmeter catmeter catmost catmost catmost cattone cattone cattone cattover cattover cattover
  5. catrd catrd catrd catshine catshine catshine catship catship catship catsome catsome catsome catst catst catst
  6. catth catth catth catward catward catward catwoman catwoman catwoman catworld catworld catworld
  7. dog-base dog-base dog-base dog-built dog-built dog-built dog-centered dog-centered dog-centered dog-color dog-color dog-color dog-degree dog-degree dog-degree
  8. dog-dollar dog-dollar dog-dollar dog-down dog-down dog-down dog-end dog-end dog-end dog-foot dog-foot dog-foot dog-inch dog-inch dog-inch
  9. dog-kilometer dog-kilometer dog-kilometer dog-mile dog-mile dog-mile dog-minute dog-minute dog-minute dog-month dog-month dog-month dog-ounce dog-ounce dog-ounce
  10. dog-out dog-out dog-out dog-part dog-part dog-part dog-piece dog-piece dog-piece dog-pound dog-pound dog-pound dog-second dog-second dog-second
  11. dog-size dog-size dog-size dog-step dog-step dog-step dog-wide dog-wide dog-wide dog-yard dog-yard dog-yard dog-year dog-year dog-year

22.6.2 Write with sound

Controls
  1. Add, to put something more with. To put together to making something larger. Add, to put something more with. To put together to making something larger. Add, to put something more with. To put together to making something larger.
  2. Add these numbers. Add these numbers. Add these numbers.
  3. Agree, to think the same. To suit; to be good for. To consent. Agree, to think the same. To suit; to be good for. To consent. Agree, to think the same. To suit; to be good for. To consent.
  4. We agree about this. We agree about this. We agree about this.
  5. The leader went ahead of the rest. The leader went ahead of the rest. The leader went ahead of the rest.
  6. Set the clock ahead. Set the clock ahead. Set the clock ahead.
  7. Already, by this time. Already, by this time. Already, by this time.
  8. You had better answer that letter today. You had better answer that letter today. You had better answer that letter today.
  9. Anybody, anyone. Anybody, anyone. Anybody, anyone.
  10. Anyone, any person. Anyone, any person. Anyone, any person.
  11. Anywhere, in or to any place. Anywhere, in or to any place. Anywhere, in or to any place.
  12. I can't find my cap anywhere. I can't find my cap anywhere. I can't find my cap anywhere.
  13. April, the fourth month. April, the fourth month. April, the fourth month.
  14. Apron, a covering worn to keep the clothes clean. Apron, a covering worn to keep the clothes clean. Apron, a covering worn to keep the clothes clean.
  15. Arrow, a stick with a point at one end and feathers at the other. Arrow, a stick with a point at one end and feathers at the other. Arrow, a stick with a point at one end and feathers at the other.
  16. August, the eighth month. August, the eighth month. August, the eighth month.
  17. Between, from one to another; as, between sunrise and sunset. In the space which separates two things. Between, from one to another; as, between sunrise and sunset. In the space which separates two things. Between, from one to another; as, between sunrise and sunset. In the space which separates two things.
  18. The table is between the chair and the fireplace. The table is between the chair and the fireplace. The table is between the chair and the fireplace.
  19. The whistle blew. The whistle blew. The whistle blew.
  20. The leaves blew around. The leaves blew around. The leaves blew around.
  21. He blew his nose loudly. He blew his nose loudly. He blew his nose loudly.
  22. Board, to go onto a train or a ship. An oblong piece of wood that is not very thick. Board, to go onto a train or a ship. An oblong piece of wood that is not very thick. Board, to go onto a train or a ship. An oblong piece of wood that is not very thick.
  23. Calf, a young cow, elephant, whale, or moose. The back part of a person's leg below the knee. Calf, a young cow, elephant, whale, or moose. The back part of a person's leg below the knee. Calf, a young cow, elephant, whale, or moose. The back part of a person's leg below the knee.
  24. Camel, a large desert animal, with one or two humps on its back. Camel, a large desert animal, with one or two humps on its back. Camel, a large desert animal, with one or two humps on its back.
  25. Candle, a stick of wax or hard fat with a wick in the middle which will burn to give light. Candle, a stick of wax or hard fat with a wick in the middle which will burn to give light. Candle, a stick of wax or hard fat with a wick in the middle which will burn to give light.
  26. Carried, taken or moved from one place to another. Carried, taken or moved from one place to another. Carried, taken or moved from one place to another.
  27. Carrying, holding a load while moving from place to place. Carrying, holding a load while moving from place to place. Carrying, holding a load while moving from place to place.
  28. Died, stopped living. Stopped. Faded away. Died, stopped living. Stopped. Faded away. Died, stopped living. Stopped. Faded away.
  29. The motor died and the car stood still right on the tracks. The motor died and the car stood still right on the tracks. The motor died and the car stood still right on the tracks.
  30. The wind died down at sunset. The wind died down at sunset. The wind died down at sunset.
  31. The sound died away in the distance. The sound died away in the distance. The sound died away in the distance.
  32. February, the second month of our year. February, the second month of our year. February, the second month of our year.
  33. Felt, had a feeling of. Handled. Felt, had a feeling of. Handled. Felt, had a feeling of. Handled.
  34. She felt of the cloth. She felt of the cloth. She felt of the cloth.
  35. Fifty, five tens. Fifty, five tens. Fifty, five tens.
  36. Finger, one of the parts in which when the hand ends. A part of a glove which covers a finger. Finger, one of the parts in which when the hand ends. A part of a glove which covers a finger. Finger, one of the parts in which when the hand ends. A part of a glove which covers a finger.
  37. Float, to move gently in water or air. Something which rests on water and does not sink. Float, to move gently in water or air. Something which rests on water and does not sink. Float, to move gently in water or air. Something which rests on water and does not sink.
  38. The leaves float down. The leaves float down. The leaves float down.
  39. We will swim to the float. We will swim to the float. We will swim to the float.
  40. Kindness, a kind act or feeling. Kindness, a kind act or feeling. Kindness, a kind act or feeling.
  41. In school we use paper and pencil. In school we use paper and pencil. In school we use paper and pencil.
  42. The unseen power. The unseen power. The unseen power.
  43. Harness the horse; we shall ride to market. Harness the horse; we shall ride to market. Harness the horse; we shall ride to market.
  44. Look at this charming garland in the basket. Look at this charming garland in the basket. Look at this charming garland in the basket.
  45. The crafty fox carried off the carcass of the lamb. The crafty fox carried off the carcass of the lamb. The crafty fox carried off the carcass of the lamb.
  46. How many boys learn grammar in your school? How many boys learn grammar in your school? How many boys learn grammar in your school?
  47. Be modest, but not bashful. Be modest, but not bashful. Be modest, but not bashful.
  48. Attics are also called garrets. Attics are also called garrets. Attics are also called garrets.
  49. Await the result. Await the result. Await the result.
  50. A stream of water. A stream of water. A stream of water.
  51. I have crumbs in my apron for the poor birds. I have crumbs in my apron for the poor birds. I have crumbs in my apron for the poor birds.
  52. These curtains are certainly bargains at that price. These curtains are certainly bargains at that price. These curtains are certainly bargains at that price.
  53. Pour out the tea, it may stop your cough. Pour out the tea, it may stop your cough. Pour out the tea, it may stop your cough.
  54. See the old man nod in his armchair. See the old man nod in his armchair. See the old man nod in his armchair.
  55. A yoke is a kind of collar for oxen. A yoke is a kind of collar for oxen. A yoke is a kind of collar for oxen.
  56. A beggar wanted a dollar for a pair of shoes. A beggar wanted a dollar for a pair of shoes. A beggar wanted a dollar for a pair of shoes.
  57. Mamma has a scarf on when she plays the harp. Mamma has a scarf on when she plays the harp. Mamma has a scarf on when she plays the harp.
  58. Snow lies on the mountain peak. Snow lies on the mountain peak. Snow lies on the mountain peak.
  59. Do not let the door creak. Do not let the door creak. Do not let the door creak.
  60. The bird has a streak of black on its beak. The bird has a streak of black on its beak. The bird has a streak of black on its beak.
  61. The air is bleak. The air is bleak. The air is bleak.
  62. To wed is to marry. To wed is to marry. To wed is to marry.
  63. Our lawn is as soft as velvet, and as smooth as a table. Our lawn is as soft as velvet, and as smooth as a table. Our lawn is as soft as velvet, and as smooth as a table.
  64. Does not the martin haunt roofs? Does not the martin haunt roofs? Does not the martin haunt roofs?
  65. Cattle love to graze in tall grass. Cattle love to graze in tall grass. Cattle love to graze in tall grass.
  66. A kind lady gave an ugly pony some candy. A kind lady gave an ugly pony some candy. A kind lady gave an ugly pony some candy.
  67. The dreadful noise of the boys deafens me. The dreadful noise of the boys deafens me. The dreadful noise of the boys deafens me.
  68. Erase the work and remain in your places. Erase the work and remain in your places. Erase the work and remain in your places.
  69. I will dismiss you after the spelling. I will dismiss you after the spelling. I will dismiss you after the spelling.
  70. Our class has the oddest yell. Our class has the oddest yell. Our class has the oddest yell.
  71. The squirrel slyly takes the crumbs. The squirrel slyly takes the crumbs. The squirrel slyly takes the crumbs.
  72. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
  73. Politeness is to do and say the kindest thing in the kindest way. Politeness is to do and say the kindest thing in the kindest way. Politeness is to do and say the kindest thing in the kindest way.
  74. I can buy an apple. I can buy an apple. I can buy an apple.
  75. The deer is reddish brown. The deer is reddish brown. The deer is reddish brown.
  76. One penny saved is two pennies earned. One penny saved is two pennies earned. One penny saved is two pennies earned.
  77. The horns of the deer are called antlers. The horns of the deer are called antlers. The horns of the deer are called antlers.
  78. Lie, to stretch out. To rest. To tell a falsehood. Lie, to stretch out. To rest. To tell a falsehood. Lie, to stretch out. To rest. To tell a falsehood.
  79. Line, a piece of cord or string; as, a clothesline. A mark; as, draw a line. A row; as, a line of trees. A row of words in a poem; as, a line of poetry. To put a covering inside; as, line a drawer with paper. Line, a piece of cord or string; as, a clothesline. A mark; as, draw a line. A row; as, a line of trees. A row of words in a poem; as, a line of poetry. To put a covering inside; as, line a drawer with paper. Line, a piece of cord or string; as, a clothesline. A mark; as, draw a line. A row; as, a line of trees. A row of words in a poem; as, a line of poetry. To put a covering inside; as, line a drawer with paper.
  80. One day I picked an apron full before six o'clock in the morning. One day I picked an apron full before six o'clock in the morning. One day I picked an apron full before six o'clock in the morning.
  81. Truth, what is true; not a falsehood. Truth, what is true; not a falsehood. Truth, what is true; not a falsehood.
  82. Does your brother study at night? Does your brother study at night? Does your brother study at night?
  83. Tiny, very small. Tiny, very small. Tiny, very small.
  84. Sunshine, the warm light of the sun. Sunshine, the warm light of the sun. Sunshine, the warm light of the sun.
  85. Trunk, the main part of a tree. An elephant's long nose. A large box for carrying things when traveling. Trunk, the main part of a tree. An elephant's long nose. A large box for carrying things when traveling. Trunk, the main part of a tree. An elephant's long nose. A large box for carrying things when traveling.
  86. Pay what you owe, and you'll know what's your own. Pay what you owe, and you'll know what's your own. Pay what you owe, and you'll know what's your own.
  87. The American bison, called by most people the buffalo, is a wild ox. The American bison, called by most people the buffalo, is a wild ox. The American bison, called by most people the buffalo, is a wild ox.
  88. In school we use paper and pencil. In school we use paper and pencil. In school we use paper and pencil.
  89. They are called lead pencils. They are called lead pencils. They are called lead pencils.
  90. The pencils cost five cents each. The pencils cost five cents each. The pencils cost five cents each.
  91. Boys get their pencils at the store. Boys get their pencils at the store. Boys get their pencils at the store.
  92. Any child who wants to become strong and healthy must have plenty of sunshine. Any child who wants to become strong and healthy must have plenty of sunshine. Any child who wants to become strong and healthy must have plenty of sunshine.
  93. It goes to its resting place about five o'clock in the afternoon. It goes to its resting place about five o'clock in the afternoon. It goes to its resting place about five o'clock in the afternoon.
  94. Didn't Harry break his arm some time ago? Didn't Harry break his arm some time ago? Didn't Harry break his arm some time ago?
  95. Don't you see those black clouds coming up in the west? Don't you see those black clouds coming up in the west? Don't you see those black clouds coming up in the west?
  96. Helper, one who helps. Helper, one who helps. Helper, one who helps.
  97. I hear that the janitor has eaten all the bacon. I hear that the janitor has eaten all the bacon. I hear that the janitor has eaten all the bacon.
  98. Lovely, very pretty. Lovely, very pretty. Lovely, very pretty.
  99. Do not worry. Do not worry. Do not worry.
  100. I have plenty of time to study. I have plenty of time to study. I have plenty of time to study.
  101. It is no disgrace to be poor and honest. It is no disgrace to be poor and honest. It is no disgrace to be poor and honest.
  102. As they hoisted Old Glory, the crowd cheered. As they hoisted Old Glory, the crowd cheered. As they hoisted Old Glory, the crowd cheered.
  103. September, October, and November are the three autumn months. September, October, and November are the three autumn months. September, October, and November are the three autumn months.
  104. On what other piece do we find the eagle? On what other piece do we find the eagle? On what other piece do we find the eagle?
  105. The eagle feeds on rabbits, small birds, and fish. The eagle feeds on rabbits, small birds, and fish. The eagle feeds on rabbits, small birds, and fish.
  106. The airplane flew overhead. The airplane flew overhead. The airplane flew overhead.
  107. Autumn, the season between summer and winter. Autumn, the season between summer and winter. Autumn, the season between summer and winter.
  108. An army of men removed the snow. An army of men removed the snow. An army of men removed the snow.
  109. In the autumn the leaves begin to fall. In the autumn the leaves begin to fall. In the autumn the leaves begin to fall.
  110. An elephant is a huge animal. An elephant is a huge animal. An elephant is a huge animal.
  111. Dirty, not clean. Dirty, not clean. Dirty, not clean.
  112. What did you do during the holidays? What did you do during the holidays? What did you do during the holidays?
  113. Moon, twelve o'clock in the daytime. The middle of the day. Moon, twelve o'clock in the daytime. The middle of the day. Moon, twelve o'clock in the daytime. The middle of the day.
  114. I listen to him on the radio. I listen to him on the radio. I listen to him on the radio.
  115. A donkey is smaller than a horse but has longer ears. A donkey is smaller than a horse but has longer ears. A donkey is smaller than a horse but has longer ears.
  116. Dismissed, sent away. Dismissed, sent away. Dismissed, sent away.
  117. Children who play in the mud get dirty. Children who play in the mud get dirty. Children who play in the mud get dirty.
  118. Does James live downtown? Does James live downtown? Does James live downtown?
  119. And pa has just told me, that we may have a ride in the new gig. And pa has just told me, that we may have a ride in the new gig. And pa has just told me, that we may have a ride in the new gig.
  120. Ann is to go with us. Ann is to go with us. Ann is to go with us.
  121. If the top is up, we cannot see so well. If the top is up, we cannot see so well. If the top is up, we cannot see so well.
  122. Come, Ann, let me help you in. Come, Ann, let me help you in. Come, Ann, let me help you in.
  123. Ann, look up in the air. Ann, look up in the air. Ann, look up in the air.
  124. Look this way, John; see the ants up in the air. Look this way, John; see the ants up in the air. Look this way, John; see the ants up in the air.
  125. The tablecloth was made of lace. The tablecloth was made of lace. The tablecloth was made of lace.
  126. There are only ten leaves in your scrapbook. There are only ten leaves in your scrapbook. There are only ten leaves in your scrapbook.
  127. Package, a bundle. Package, a bundle. Package, a bundle.
  128. Soil, earth in which plants grow. To get dirty. Soil, earth in which plants grow. To get dirty. Soil, earth in which plants grow. To get dirty.
  129. No one was inside. No one was inside. No one was inside.
  130. Men did not trust him. Men did not trust him. Men did not trust him.
  131. We hope to have good weather on the holiday. We hope to have good weather on the holiday. We hope to have good weather on the holiday.
  132. It will soon be Christmas. It will soon be Christmas. It will soon be Christmas.
  133. Then Santa Claus will come. Then Santa Claus will come. Then Santa Claus will come.
  134. Where shall we hang our stockings? Where shall we hang our stockings? Where shall we hang our stockings?
  135. We will hang them by the fireplace. We will hang them by the fireplace. We will hang them by the fireplace.
  136. Santa Claus comes down the chimney. Santa Claus comes down the chimney. Santa Claus comes down the chimney.
  137. She must first have a needle. She must first have a needle. She must first have a needle.
  138. The needle must be sharp. The needle must be sharp. The needle must be sharp.
  139. This day he found it was a mistake to fall into the water. This day he found it was a mistake to fall into the water. This day he found it was a mistake to fall into the water.
  140. He thinks the wasps will sting him. He thinks the wasps will sting him. He thinks the wasps will sting him.
  141. Sometimes she makes currant pies. Sometimes she makes currant pies. Sometimes she makes currant pies.
  142. She keeps them in the pantry. She keeps them in the pantry. She keeps them in the pantry.
  143. The spider sets the trap. The spider sets the trap. The spider sets the trap.
  144. Some spiders are brown. Some spiders are brown. Some spiders are brown.
  145. Where did spiders live? Where did spiders live? Where did spiders live?
  146. Most spiders make their own homes. Most spiders make their own homes. Most spiders make their own homes.
  147. May I use your stencil to mark the napkin? May I use your stencil to mark the napkin? May I use your stencil to mark the napkin?
  148. He will have a saddle. He will have a saddle. He will have a saddle.
  149. Breathless, his forehead wet with sweat, he tried to breast the threatening storm. Breathless, his forehead wet with sweat, he tried to breast the threatening storm. Breathless, his forehead wet with sweat, he tried to breast the threatening storm.
  150. A robin by the cabin door was eating a blackberry from a basket that stood on a barrel. A robin by the cabin door was eating a blackberry from a basket that stood on a barrel. A robin by the cabin door was eating a blackberry from a basket that stood on a barrel.
  151. The farmer does not like these birds, because they sample his best fruit and often hammer his trees full of holes. The farmer does not like these birds, because they sample his best fruit and often hammer his trees full of holes. The farmer does not like these birds, because they sample his best fruit and often hammer his trees full of holes.
  152. I lost my wallet under the walnut tree in the lane. I lost my wallet under the walnut tree in the lane. I lost my wallet under the walnut tree in the lane.
  153. My sister wrote a letter about the water spider. My sister wrote a letter about the water spider. My sister wrote a letter about the water spider.
  154. Woodpeckers have a strong bill, so they can bore for insects. Woodpeckers have a strong bill, so they can bore for insects. Woodpeckers have a strong bill, so they can bore for insects.
  155. Airplane, flying machine with wings. Airplane, flying machine with wings. Airplane, flying machine with wings.
  156. Dragon, a terrible beast that sometimes breathes fire. Dragon, a terrible beast that sometimes breathes fire. Dragon, a terrible beast that sometimes breathes fire.
  157. Cranberries, little sour red fruits. Cranberries, little sour red fruits. Cranberries, little sour red fruits.
  158. Mother made jelly from the cranberries. Mother made jelly from the cranberries. Mother made jelly from the cranberries.
  159. We ate turkey and cranberries for dinner. We ate turkey and cranberries for dinner. We ate turkey and cranberries for dinner.
  160. Did you see the new tennis court? Did you see the new tennis court? Did you see the new tennis court?
  161. British Columbia is on the west coast of Canada. British Columbia is on the west coast of Canada. British Columbia is on the west coast of Canada.
  162. Elephants have two tusks. Elephants have two tusks. Elephants have two tusks.
  163. The elephant picks up peanuts with his trunk. The elephant picks up peanuts with his trunk. The elephant picks up peanuts with his trunk.
  164. Last year the farmer cut three crops of alfalfa in that field. Last year the farmer cut three crops of alfalfa in that field. Last year the farmer cut three crops of alfalfa in that field.
  165. Bedtime, time to go to bed. Bedtime, time to go to bed. Bedtime, time to go to bed.
  166. The oil burst into fire. The oil burst into fire. The oil burst into fire.
  167. Cannon, a big gun. Cannon, a big gun. Cannon, a big gun.
  168. It was bedtime for the children. It was bedtime for the children. It was bedtime for the children.
  169. Alfalfa, a plant used to feed horses and cattle. Alfalfa, a plant used to feed horses and cattle. Alfalfa, a plant used to feed horses and cattle.
  170. We need a sharp axe to cut this wood for the fireplace. We need a sharp axe to cut this wood for the fireplace. We need a sharp axe to cut this wood for the fireplace.
  171. When I go into our parlor I can hear the clock tick. When I go into our parlor I can hear the clock tick. When I go into our parlor I can hear the clock tick.
  172. The world is whirling on its axis. The world is whirling on its axis. The world is whirling on its axis.
  173. Then he had nothing else to do the remainder of the day. Then he had nothing else to do the remainder of the day. Then he had nothing else to do the remainder of the day.
  174. Thanksgiving comes toward the beginning of October. Thanksgiving comes toward the beginning of October. Thanksgiving comes toward the beginning of October.
  175. Invited, asked. Invited, asked. Invited, asked.
  176. The dog left muddy footprints in the hall. The dog left muddy footprints in the hall. The dog left muddy footprints in the hall.
  177. Net, thread or string fastened together to make a sort of cloth with holes in it. Something made of net; as, curtains made of net, a tennis net. Net, thread or string fastened together to make a sort of cloth with holes in it. Something made of net; as, curtains made of net, a tennis net. Net, thread or string fastened together to make a sort of cloth with holes in it. Something made of net; as, curtains made of net, a tennis net.
  178. Going to the circus will be a treat. Going to the circus will be a treat. Going to the circus will be a treat.
  179. Use a slip of paper for a bookmark. Use a slip of paper for a bookmark. Use a slip of paper for a bookmark.
  180. Poor, needing pity; unlucky. Not rich. Not good; as, a poor harvest. Poor, needing pity; unlucky. Not rich. Not good; as, a poor harvest. Poor, needing pity; unlucky. Not rich. Not good; as, a poor harvest.
  181. The picnic started off badly, but it turned out well. The picnic started off badly, but it turned out well. The picnic started off badly, but it turned out well.
  182. Taken, brought, grasped or seized. Carried. Taken, brought, grasped or seized. Carried. Taken, brought, grasped or seized. Carried.
  183. The children flock to the circus. The children flock to the circus. The children flock to the circus.
  184. Coast, land next to the sea. To slide downhill. Coast, land next to the sea. To slide downhill. Coast, land next to the sea. To slide downhill.
  185. The flames of the bonfire leaped up. The flames of the bonfire leaped up. The flames of the bonfire leaped up.
  186. Jessie is paying her bill. Jessie is paying her bill. Jessie is paying her bill.
  187. We have a new playground on our street. We have a new playground on our street. We have a new playground on our street.
  188. Lack, to be without. State of being without; want; need. Lack, to be without. State of being without; want; need. Lack, to be without. State of being without; want; need.
  189. Sam blew peas through his pipe. Sam blew peas through his pipe. Sam blew peas through his pipe.
  190. The water pipe burst in our house. The water pipe burst in our house. The water pipe burst in our house.
  191. I threw the sofa pillow on the floor. I threw the sofa pillow on the floor. I threw the sofa pillow on the floor.
  192. The necktie costs ninety cents. The necktie costs ninety cents. The necktie costs ninety cents.
  193. None of the pears are ripe. None of the pears are ripe. None of the pears are ripe.
  194. Maid, a girl. A servant. Maid, a girl. A servant. Maid, a girl. A servant.
  195. The lack of food made him weak. The lack of food made him weak. The lack of food made him weak.
  196. A carpet of leaves covers the ground. A carpet of leaves covers the ground. A carpet of leaves covers the ground.
  197. Homesick, sad or ill with longing for home. Homesick, sad or ill with longing for home. Homesick, sad or ill with longing for home.
  198. Highways, public roads; main roads or routes. Highways, public roads; main roads or routes. Highways, public roads; main roads or routes.
  199. Curtain, cloth hung at windows or in doorways to serve as a scene. Curtain, cloth hung at windows or in doorways to serve as a scene. Curtain, cloth hung at windows or in doorways to serve as a scene.
  200. Effort, trying hard or working. Effort, trying hard or working. Effort, trying hard or working.
  201. The ballplayer learns to dodge the ball. The ballplayer learns to dodge the ball. The ballplayer learns to dodge the ball.
  202. Pocket, a bag fastened into clothes. To put in a pocket. Meant to be carried in a pocket; as, a pocket knife. Pocket, a bag fastened into clothes. To put in a pocket. Meant to be carried in a pocket; as, a pocket knife. Pocket, a bag fastened into clothes. To put in a pocket. Meant to be carried in a pocket; as, a pocket knife.
  203. Colored, having color. Colored, having color. Colored, having color.
  204. Print, to press marks on; as, print a book, print a pattern on cloth. To write in printed letters. Print, to press marks on; as, print a book, print a pattern on cloth. To write in printed letters. Print, to press marks on; as, print a book, print a pattern on cloth. To write in printed letters.
  205. The football star was chosen president of his class. The football star was chosen president of his class. The football star was chosen president of his class.
  206. Bone, one of the hard pieces of parts of the skeleton of an animal. Bone, one of the hard pieces of parts of the skeleton of an animal. Bone, one of the hard pieces of parts of the skeleton of an animal.
  207. This sofa is easy to sit upon. This sofa is easy to sit upon. This sofa is easy to sit upon.
  208. Muddy, not clear or clean. Full of wet earth. Muddy, not clear or clean. Full of wet earth. Muddy, not clear or clean. Full of wet earth.
  209. Put a sharp point on your pencil. Put a sharp point on your pencil. Put a sharp point on your pencil.
  210. The boys and girls gather on the playground. The boys and girls gather on the playground. The boys and girls gather on the playground.
  211. Bridge, road built over water. Raised platform. A card game. Bridge, road built over water. Raised platform. A card game. Bridge, road built over water. Raised platform. A card game.
  212. Put this lesson in your notebook. Put this lesson in your notebook. Put this lesson in your notebook.
  213. He used his hat to wave good-bye. He used his hat to wave good-bye. He used his hat to wave good-bye.
  214. Baseball, a game played with a ball and a bat. Baseball, a game played with a ball and a bat. Baseball, a game played with a ball and a bat.
  215. We gathered blueberries and made a blueberry pie. We gathered blueberries and made a blueberry pie. We gathered blueberries and made a blueberry pie.
  216. We beat the Reds in baseball. We beat the Reds in baseball. We beat the Reds in baseball.
  217. Chestnuts are ripe. Chestnuts are ripe. Chestnuts are ripe.
  218. The farmers will harvest their crops during the next few weeks. The farmers will harvest their crops during the next few weeks. The farmers will harvest their crops during the next few weeks.
  219. Harvest, the season for reaping and gathering in grain and other food crops. Harvest, the season for reaping and gathering in grain and other food crops. Harvest, the season for reaping and gathering in grain and other food crops.
  220. Broad, wide. Full or clear; as, broad daylight. Broad, wide. Full or clear; as, broad daylight. Broad, wide. Full or clear; as, broad daylight.
  221. Path, a narrow way made by much walking. Path, a narrow way made by much walking. Path, a narrow way made by much walking.
  222. Football, a game played by eleven players on a side. The ball used for this game. Football, a game played by eleven players on a side. The ball used for this game. Football, a game played by eleven players on a side. The ball used for this game.
  223. The weary sheep creep into the sheepfold. The weary sheep creep into the sheepfold. The weary sheep creep into the sheepfold.
  224. The boatmen unloaded the loam on the third pier. The boatmen unloaded the loam on the third pier. The boatmen unloaded the loam on the third pier.
  225. The train was bound for the West. The train was bound for the West. The train was bound for the West.
  226. A Pole is a person who comes from Poland. A Pole is a person who comes from Poland. A Pole is a person who comes from Poland.
  227. I ran so fast that I was out of breath. I ran so fast that I was out of breath. I ran so fast that I was out of breath.
  228. The burglar bound our hands. The burglar bound our hands. The burglar bound our hands.
  229. She cast off her old clothes. She cast off her old clothes. She cast off her old clothes.
  230. The foreman is the boss of the shop. The foreman is the boss of the shop. The foreman is the boss of the shop.
  231. Aid, assist, assistance. Aid, assist, assistance. Aid, assist, assistance.
  232. John was ashamed that his report card was so poor. John was ashamed that his report card was so poor. John was ashamed that his report card was so poor.
  233. The abandoned house was falling to pieces. The abandoned house was falling to pieces. The abandoned house was falling to pieces.
  234. The ship was sinking before the captain abandoned it. The ship was sinking before the captain abandoned it. The ship was sinking before the captain abandoned it.

22.6.3 Write random sentences

A random subset of sentences will be synthesized. Be patient with the synthesis. It will take a few seconds, especially the first time. The loweest possible WPM is 80, so to decrease overall WPM, increase word gap.

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