BEL 6 Writing Quiz

Which of the following is an important feature of good handwriting?

• Writing very small letters only

• Writing in random directions

• Mixing capital and small letters randomly

• Clear and well-formed letters

Which of the following is an example of a correct grip in handwriting?

• Holding the pen with all fingers tightly

• Using only the thumb to grip the pen

• Using the thumb and first two fingers lightly

• Gripping the pen from the top and pressing hard

Sitting letters in handwriting are letters that__________.

• Sit on the baseline and do not go up or down

• Stand tall and stretch above the line

• Sit and hang below the line

• Lean to one side while writing

Which among these letters is a sitting letter?

• a

• t

• p

• y

Standing letters in handwriting are letters that__________.

• Are tilted to the right

• Extend above the middle line

• Drop below the baseline

• Are only written in capital letters

Which of these letters is not a standing letter?

• s

• b

• h

• f

Hanging letters in handwriting are letters that_________________

• Swing to the left or right

• Stay on the baseline

• Drop below the writing line

• Are always written in cursive

There are _________ hanging letters in handwriting?

• 6

• 5

• 7

• 4

How does good posture help in handwriting?

• It makes writing faster but untidy

• It makes the writing very slanted and neat

• It allows writing with both hands at any time

• It prevents hand pain and improves neatness

Which of the following is the best way to practice good handwriting?

• Writing as fast as possible

• Holding the pencil very tightly while writing fast

• Sitting properly and following letter formation rules

• Using a different grip every time each time you write