Cursive Handwriting — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
Uppercase cursive letters are written the same size as lowercase letters.
Corrected: Uppercase cursive letters are taller than lowercase letters and touch the top line.
The corrected sentence is: "Uppercase cursive letters are taller than lowercase letters and touch the top line.". The original sentence "Uppercase cursive letters are written the same size as lowercase letters." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
The cursive letter g has a tail that stays above the baseline.
Corrected: The cursive letter g has a descender tail that drops below the baseline.
The corrected sentence is: "The cursive letter g has a descender tail that drops below the baseline.". The original sentence "The cursive letter g has a tail that stays above the baseline." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
When writing cursive words, leave big gaps between each connected letter.
Corrected: When writing cursive words, keep letters evenly spaced with no gaps between connected letters.
The corrected sentence is: "When writing cursive words, keep letters evenly spaced with no gaps between connected letters.". The original sentence "When writing cursive words, leave big gaps between each connected letter." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Short cursive letters like a, c, and e fit between the baseline and the midline line.
Short cursive letters only reach up to the midline, which is the dotted line in the middle of the writing space.
2. A connecting stroke that curves upward from the baseline is called an undercurve.
An undercurve is a stroke that swings upward from the baseline to the midline, used to start and connect many cursive letters.
3. When you finish a cursive word, you lift your pencil before starting the next word.
You lift your pencil between words to create proper spacing, even though letters within a word stay connected.
4. Cursive letters i, t, and u are in the same group because they all begin with an undercurve stroke.
The letters i, t, and u all begin with an undercurve stroke, which is why they are grouped together for practice.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The letters p, g, and q all have descenders that go below the baseline.
True False
The letters p, g, and q all have parts that extend below the baseline, called descenders.
2. You should press your pencil very hard when writing in cursive.
True False
You should use a light, relaxed grip when writing in cursive. Pressing too hard makes it harder to write smoothly.
3. Uppercase cursive letters always connect to the next letter in a word.
True False
Many uppercase cursive letters do not connect to the lowercase letter that follows them.