Typeface Review: Serif vs Sans Serif

Which font does NOT have little lines at the top or bottom of  letters?

• serif

• sans serif

Answer explanation

sans = without

serif means stroke/tail

So... sans serif means without stroke/tail.

When should you use a serif font?​

• for paragraphs of information

• for headings

Answer explanation

serf typefaces work best in small font sizes such in novels.

What does a serif font have that sans serif fonts do not have?

• little tails at the top and bottom of letters

• emojis that add to the typeface

Which typeface is this image an example of?

• serif

• sans serif

Answer explanation

Which choice is an example of a sans serif typeface?

• 
• 

Answer explanation

Remember that Sans means without, so a sans serif is without tails; the Celtics logo has no tails.

What is the main difference between serif and sans serif fonts?

• Serif fonts are more modern and sans serif fonts are more traditional

• Serif fonts have decorative strokes at the ends of letters, while sans serif fonts do not

Which typeface is typically used for long blocks of text?

• Serif

• Sans Serif

Answer explanation

The little strokes used with serif fonts make it easier to read when the font is smaller for paragraphs... just look at any novel you are reading!

The ​ (a)   quickened the spread of knowledge because it made the cost of printing books much less than the previous method of handwriting a book.

• Gutenberg Press
• Galaxtic Press
• Greensberg Press
• Grabowski Press

The 'Times New Roman' typeface is a part of which of the following categories?

• Modern serif

• Transitional serif

• Humanist san serif

• Geometric san serif

Is this a Serif or Sans Serif

• Serif

• Sans Serif