Quiz on Typography

What are capital letters in typography?

• Letters that denote mathematical signs

• Letters that are used for punctuation

• Letters that are only uppercase

• Letters that are only lowercase

What is the abbreviation for lowercase letters?

• MC

• SC

• LC

• UC

What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

• To replace capital letters

• To clarify meaning and aid comprehension

• To denote mathematical operations

• To make the text longer

What do mathematical signs use?

• Real symbols

• Punctuation marks

• Alphabetic characters

• Lowercase letters

What is a superscript?

• A type of punctuation

• A small letter/number written below a letter/number

• A small letter/number written above a letter/number

• A mathematical sign

What are old style figures also known as?

• Lining figures

• Proportional figures

• Text figures

• Capital figures

What is a characteristic of lining figures?

• They have varying heights

• They align with the baseline and cap height

• They are only used in lowercase

• They are used for punctuation

What is the preferred style for columns of numbers?

• Proportional old style figures

• Old style figures

• Tabular lining figures

• Proportional lining figures

What do tabular old style figures help with?

• Punctuation clarity

• Vertical alignment in tables

• Running text

• Mathematical operations

What is the main use of proportional lining figures?

• For financial data only

• For punctuation

• For all-cap settings and emphasis

• For lowercase text