Handwriting: Words and Sentences — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each habit into the correct category.
Good Handwriting Habit
sitting up straightholding pencil correctlykeeping letters on the line Bad Handwriting Habit
writing too fastsqueezing pencil too hardwriting letters different sizes Good handwriting habits include sitting up straight, holding the pencil correctly, and keeping letters on the line. Bad habits like writing too fast, squeezing the pencil too hard, and making letters different sizes lead to messy writing.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Good handwriting starts with sitting up straight.
Sitting up straight gives you better control of your pencil and helps you write more neatly.
2. Hold your pencil with your thumb and pointer finger.
The correct pencil grip uses the thumb and pointer (index) finger to hold the pencil steady.
3. Writing too fast makes letters look messy.
When you write too quickly, your letters become sloppy and harder to read.
4. All letters in a word should be the same size.
Keeping letters the same size within a word makes handwriting look neat and uniform.
5. Neat writers keep their letters on the line.
Keeping letters sitting on the baseline helps writing look organized and easy to read.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Sitting up straight helps you write neatly.
True False
Good posture gives you better control of your pencil, which leads to neater handwriting.
2. Squeezing the pencil very hard is a good habit.
True False
Squeezing the pencil too hard makes your hand tired and can make writing shaky and messy.
3. Keeping letters on the baseline makes writing easier to read.
True False
When letters sit on the baseline, the writing looks organized and is much easier to read.
4. It is fine to write some letters big and some letters tiny in one word.
True False
Mixing big and tiny letters in one word makes it hard to read. Letters in a word should be the same size.