Practising handwriting in a non-chronological report | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which tools are commonly used for practising cursive handwriting?

• paintbrush

• keyboard

• pen

• pencil

• crayon

Answer explanation

Pen and pencil are the most common tools to use to write in cursive handwriting.

Select the distinctive features of a pencil.

• erasable

• permanent marks

• the darkness of the mark can be varied by pressure

• uses wet ink

• can be sharpened

Answer explanation

Writing in pencil has several distinctive features that make it a popular choice for various writing and drawing tasks, especially for students and artists.

True or False? Cursive handwriting is only for writing in English.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Cursive handwriting is used in many languages around the world. While cursive writing styles can vary significantly between languages, the common feature is that letters are connected in a flowing manner.

Which cursive letter joins are used in this letter string?

• first join

• second join

• third join

• fourth join

Answer explanation

In the word 'funny' the only letter join used is the first. This goes from the baseline to the x-height line.

Which cursive letter joins are used in this letter string?

• first join

• second join

• third join

• fourth join

Answer explanation

The word 'simply' uses the first and the second joins in it formation.

Select the true statements relating to this sentence.

• The letter x is a break letter.

• The fourth join is being used.

• The second join is being used.

• The capital letter does not join to the next letter.

• The capital letter does join to the next letter.

Answer explanation

Capital letters never join to any other letters. The letter after a capital letter in a letter string has a lead in from the baseline.