The third join: us, rs and ws with lead in | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Put the tramlines in the correct order, from the top to the bottom.

• descender line

• baseline

• ascender line

• x-height line

Answer explanation

Tramlines help to keep letters formed correctly and a consistent size.

Which line do x-height letters reach up to?

• ascender line

• x-height line

• baseline

• descender line

Answer explanation

X-height letters sit on the baseline and reach up to the x-height line.

Select the correct formation of the third join of 'oe'.

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Answer explanation

The third join goes from the x-height line to the x-height line with a dip down in-between.

Select the correct formation of the third join of 'we'.

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Answer explanation

Both letters have a lead in and a lead out at the baseline.

Select the correct formation of the third join of 've'.

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Answer explanation

The third join goes from the x-height line to the x-height line with a dip in-between.

Select the correct formation of the third join of 're'.

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Answer explanation

The third join goes from the x-height line to the x-height line with a dip down in-between.