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        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20need%20a%20list%20of%20braille%20grade%202%20UEB%20braille%20contractions"
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        "content": "Here is a detailed list of *UEB (Unified English Braille) Grade 2 contractions*\u2014that is, the wordsigns, groupsigns, final-letter and initial-letter contractions, lower wordsigns/groupsigns, etc. These are the building blocks you'll need for contracted (Grade 2) literary braille. I\u2019ve grouped them by type for clarity.  \n\n---\n\n## Strong Wordsigns (Whole-Word Contractions)  \nThese are single-cell contractions used for whole words, and also as part of longer words (called *groupsigns*) when they fall inside words. ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n| Wordsign | Contraction | Notes |\n|---|---|---|\n| and | \u282f | Also used inside words (\u201chand\u201d) |\n| for | \u283f | \u2014 |\n| of | \u2837 | \u2014 |\n| the | \u282e | \u2014 |\n| with | \u283e | \u2014 |\n\n---\n\n## Strong Groupsigns (Inside Words)  \nThese represent common letter combinations anywhere within words. ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit6a?utm_source=openai))\n\n| Groupsign | Represents | Use |\n|---|---|---|\n| ch | \u201cch\u201d | may appear anywhere in word; whole-word \u201cchild\u201d when standing alone ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit6a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| sh | \u201csh\u201d | \u201cshall\u201d standing alone ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit6a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| th | \u201cth\u201d | \u201cthis\u201d when alone ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit6a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| wh | \u201cwh\u201d | \u201cwhich\u201d when alone ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit6a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| ou | \u201cou\u201d | \u201cout\u201d when alone ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit6a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| st | \u201cst\u201d | \u201cstill\u201d whole word ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit6a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| ar | \u201car\u201d | part of many words (car, part, etc.) ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit7a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| ed | \u201ced\u201d | \u2014 |\n| er | \u201cer\u201d | \u2014 |\n| gh | \u201cgh\u201d | \u2014 |\n| ow | \u201cow\u201d | \u2014 |\n| ing | \u201cing\u201d | \u2014 (Note: *ing* cannot be used at the **beginning** of a word) ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit7a?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## Initial-Letter Contractions  \nThese are two-cell contractions starting with an \u201cindicator\u201d followed by the first letter or group of letters. They often represent prefixes. ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\nA few examples:\n\n| Contraction | Represents / Usage |\n|---|---|\n| upon | \u2818\u2825 (indicator + u) ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit12a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| word | \u2818\u283a (indicator + w) ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit12a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| these | \u2818\u282e (indicator + \u201cthe\u201d) ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit12a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| those | \u2818\u2839 (indicator + \u201cth\u201d) ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit12a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| whose | \u2818\u2831 (indicator + \u201cwh\u201d) ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit12a?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## Final-Letter Groupsigns  \nUsed only *within* words (never standing alone), to represent common suffixes or endings. ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit17a?utm_source=openai))\n\n| Groupsign | Letters / Ending | Example(s) |\n|---|---|---|\n| -ance | \u2828\u2811 | *dance*r \u2192 \u2819\u2828\u2811\u2817 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit17a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| -ound | \u2828\u2819 | *found*er \u2192 \u280b\u2828\u2819\u283b ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit17a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| -less | \u2828\u280e | hopeless \u2192 \u2813\u2815\u280f\u2811\u2828\u280e([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit17a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| -sion | \u2828\u281d | occasion \u2192 \u2815\u2812\u2801\u2828\u281d([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit17a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| -ount | \u2828\u281e | amount \u2192 \u2801\u280d\u2828\u281e([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit17a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| -ment | \u2828\u281d | government, etc. ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## Lower Wordsigns & Lower Groupsigns  \nThese operate in the lower part of the cell (dots 2,3,5,6) and have restrictions on when they can be used (stand-alone vs within words, presence of upper-dot signs, etc.). ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit14a?utm_source=openai))\n\n| Contraction | Word/Use as Whole Word | As Part of Other Words |\n|---|---|---|\n| his | whole word only | \u2014 |\n| was | whole word only | \u2014 |\n| were | whole word only | \u2014 |\n| be | whole word only; but also lower groupsign inside words under suitable conditions ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit14a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| in | whole word and lower groupsign inside words | \u2014 |\n| enough | whole word only | \u2014 |\n| con (prefix) | \u2014 | only at start of word (prefix) ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit15a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| dis (prefix) | \u2014 | only start of word ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit15a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| ea | \u2014 | middle of word (lower groupsign) ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| bb, cc, ff, gg | \u2014 | inside words; these represent doubled letters ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit15a?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nLet me know if you want a complete printable table (with braille cell patterns) or a focused subset (for early learners, etc.) \u2014 I can create that too."
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        "content": "yes%20do%20that"
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s a more comprehensive, printable table of UEB Grade 2 contractions, including braille-cell dot patterns where available. This focuses on the most commonly used whole-word, initial-letter prefixes, final-letter suffixes, strong groupsigns, and lower contractions. It's laid out so you can use it as a reference or post it up for learners.\n\n---\n\n## UEB Grade 2 Contractions: Printable Table\n\n| Type | Word / Letters | Braille Dots / Cells* | Notes / Usage |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| **Strong Wordsigns** (whole words or parts of words) | and | \u282f (dots 1-2-3-4-6) | Used alone or inside words. ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit3a?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | for | \u283f (dots 1-2-3-4-6-? similar pattern) | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit3a?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | of | \u2837 | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit3a?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | the | \u282e | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit3a?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | with | \u283e | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit3a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Lower Wordsigns** (stand-alone words with only lower-4 dots) | his | \u2826 (dots 3-4-6) | Only used when alone. ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit14a?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | was | \u2834 | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit14a?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | were | \u2836 | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit14a?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | be | \u2806 | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit14a?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | in | \u2814 | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit14a?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | enough | \u2822 | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit14a?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Initial-Letter Contractions / Prefixes** | cannot | \u2838\u2809 (dots 4-5-6 indicator + \u201cc\u201d) | Used at start or anywhere with suitable conditions; certain pronunciation restrictions apply. ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit12b?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | had | \u2838\u2813 | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit12b?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | many | \u2838\u280d | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit12b?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | spirit | \u2838\u280e | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit12b?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | world | \u2838\u283a | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit12b?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | their | \u2838\u282e | \u2014 ([braillebrain.aphtech.org](https://braillebrain.aphtech.org/uebliterary/unit12b?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | upon | prefix \u201cu\u201d with dot-4-5 indicator | \u2014 ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | word | prefix \u201cw\u201d with dot-4-5 indicator | \u2014 ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | these / those / whose / there / under / time / name / one / some | various prefixes with dot-4-5 or other indicators | Eg. \u201cthese\u201d = indicator + \u201cthe\u201d; \u201cthose\u201d = indicator + \u201cth\u201d; etc. ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Strong Groupsigns** (common letter-groups inside words) | ch | single-cell contraction | \u2014 ([liblouis.io](https://liblouis.io/braille-specs/english/ueb/toc.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | sh | \u2014 | \u2014 ([liblouis.io](https://liblouis.io/braille-specs/english/ueb/toc.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | th | \u2014 | \u2014 ([liblouis.io](https://liblouis.io/braille-specs/english/ueb/toc.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | wh | \u2014 | \u2014 ([liblouis.io](https://liblouis.io/braille-specs/english/ueb/toc.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | ou | \u2014 | \u2014 ([liblouis.io](https://liblouis.io/braille-specs/english/ueb/toc.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | st | \u2014 | \u2014 ([liblouis.io](https://liblouis.io/braille-specs/english/ueb/toc.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | ing | \u2014 | Cannot be used at very start of words. ([liblouis.io](https://liblouis.io/braille-specs/english/ueb/toc.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Final-Letter Groupsigns / Suffixes** | -ance | dots 4-6 initial of suffix plus \u201cce\u201d? (final groupsign) | E.g. \u201c-ance\u201d in *governance*. ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | -ence | \u2014 | \u2014 ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | -ful | \u2014 | \u2014 ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | -less | \u2014 | \u2014 ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | -ness | \u2014 | \u2014 ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | -sion / -tion | \u2014 | \u2014 ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | -ity | \u2014 | \u2014 ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n|  | -ound / -ount | \u2014 | \u2014 ([uebonline.org](https://uebonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ueb_manual_braille_ref_brialle_tables.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n\\* \u201cBraille dots\u201d refers to standard 6-dot cell positions numbered:\n\n```\n1 4\n2 5\n3 6\n```\n\n\u201cIndicator + letter\u201d cells refer to multi-cell contractions where a prefix (like the dots-4-5-6 indicator) is followed by another cell.\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can send you a full PDF sheet (with cell graphics) covering **all** UEB Grade 2 contractions, suitable for printing or laminating."
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