RPR Grammar, Punctuation, and Transcript Formatting 2

Question 1

How should numbers below 10 be written in a verbatim legal transcript?

Accepted Answer

Spell them out: one, two, three

Answer

Use numerals: 1, 2, 3

Answer

Use Roman numerals: I, II, III

Answer

Follow the speaker's preference

Question 2

In a deposition transcript, how is an 'off the record' remark typically indicated?

Accepted Answer

With a notation such as '(Off the record.)' or '(Discussion off the record.)'

Answer

By simply omitting the comment entirely with no notation

Answer

By enclosing the remark in double parentheses

Answer

By using the notation [REDACTED]

Question 3

Which is the correct way to transcribe a dollar amount stated as 'four hundred and fifty thousand dollars'?

Accepted Answer

$450,000

Answer

$450.000

Answer

Four hundred and fifty thousand dollars

Answer

$450 thousand

Question 4

How should a reporter handle a word they could not hear during testimony?

Accepted Answer

Insert a phonetic spelling in parentheses or mark as [inaudible]

Answer

Omit the word and continue transcribing

Answer

Insert the most likely word based on context

Answer

Request an immediate read-back before continuing

Question 5

Which punctuation is correct when a speaker trails off mid-thought in testimony?

Accepted Answer

Ellipsis: 'I thought that maybe ...'

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Em dash: 'I thought that maybe —'

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A period: 'I thought that maybe.'

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Parenthetical note: 'I thought that maybe (pause).'

Question 6

What is the correct format for a date in a formal court transcript header?

Accepted Answer

March 22, 2026

Answer

22 March 2026

Answer

03/22/26

Answer

22nd of March, 2026