Handwriting: Words and Sentences — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A sentence always begins with an uppercase letter.
Every sentence must start with an uppercase (capital) letter.
2. We leave a space between each word in a sentence.
Spaces between words help the reader tell where one word ends and the next begins.
3. Every sentence needs a period, question mark, or exclamation point at the end.
A sentence ends with one of three punctuation marks: a period, a question mark, or an exclamation point.
4. Slanting all letters the same way helps writing look uniform.
When all letters lean in the same direction, the writing appears consistent and polished.
5. When we write on lined paper, letters should not go above the top line.
Letters should stay within the lines. Going above the top line makes writing look messy.
6. Resting your paper at a slight angle makes writing more comfortable.
Tilting the paper at a slight angle helps your hand move more naturally across the page.
7. Closing the loops on letters like a, d, and o keeps them clear.
When loops are properly closed, letters are easier to identify and read.
8. Writing slowly and carefully helps avoid mistakes.
Taking your time when writing helps you form letters correctly and avoid errors.
9. A lowercase e is a short letter that stays in the middle space.
The lowercase e is a short letter that does not reach the top line—it stays in the middle space.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
period
→ ends a telling sentence
shows excitement
question mark
→ asks something
ends a telling sentence
exclamation point
→ shows excitement
starts a sentence
capital letter
→ starts a sentence
asks something
A period ends a telling sentence. A question mark ends a question. An exclamation point shows strong feeling or excitement. A capital letter begins every sentence.