Handwriting Practice and Quizzes for Year 6 English Students

Question 1

What is the recommended pen grip for joined-up handwriting?

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Tripod grip (using the thumb, index, and middle fingers to hold the pen)

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Quadpod grip (using all four fingers and the thumb)

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Pinch grip (using the thumb and index finger only)

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Fist grip (using the whole hand)

Question 2

How should you hold a pencil for handwriting?

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Between the thumb and forefinger

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Between the thumb and middle finger

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With all five fingers

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In a fist

Question 3

What is meant by 'pen pressure' in handwriting?

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The amount of force you use when writing

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The angle at which you hold the pen

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The speed at which you write

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The type of pen you use

Question 4

What is a potential drawback of writing in a joined-up style?

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Tiring for the hand

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Faster writing

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Easier to read

Question 5

How far apart should letters be when writing in a joined-up style?

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One pen width

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Two pen widths

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Half a pen width

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No specific spacing

Question 6

Which way of holding a pen is best for joined-up handwriting?

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Thumb, index finger, and middle finger

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Three fingers

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All four fingers and the thumb

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Pinching the pen between the thumb and index finger

Question 7

Why do we use lead-in strokes when writing in a joined-up style?

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To make writing flow better

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To avoid smudging

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To make the letters easier to see

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To write faster

Question 8

Which of these sentences is written in fluent and legible joined-up handwriting?

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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The quick brown foxjumpsover the lazy dog.

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The quick brownfox jumps over the lazy dog.

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The quickbrown fox jumps over thelazy dog.

Question 9

Which pencil grip is recommended for joined-up handwriting?

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The tripod grip

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The overhand grip

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The underhand grip

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The cross-over grip

Question 10

When writing in a joined-up style, what should you avoid?

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Lifting the pen between each letter

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Using a soft pencil

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Practicing regularly

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Writing on lined paper

Question 11

What helps us keep our writing straight and even?

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A baseline

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A ruler

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A pencil

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A pen

Question 12

What do we use to practise our handwriting?

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A workbook

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A pencil

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A ruler

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A stamp

Question 13

What does 'slant' mean in handwriting?

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The way our letters lean

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The size of our letters

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The space between our letters

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The pressure we use on our pen

Question 14

Which pen grip is used in joined-up handwriting?

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Tripod grip

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Quadrupod grip

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Fist grip

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Pinch grip

Question 15

What is NOT a benefit of fluent handwriting?

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Better understanding

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Faster writing

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Easier to read

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Reduced hand cramps

Question 16

How can you improve your handwriting fluency?

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Practise regularly

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Use a thick pen

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Write with your other hand

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Avoid using lines

Question 17

What's the key difference between cursive and printing?

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Connected letters

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Different letter shapes

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Slanted letters to the left

Question 18

How should paper be positioned for writing in cursive?

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Angled slightly to the left

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Parallel to the body

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Angled slightly to the right

Question 19

What is the main difference between cursive and print handwriting?

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Cursive letters are connected, while print letters are separate.

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Print letters are connected, while cursive letters are separate.

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Cursive letters are written with a pen, while print letters are written with a pencil.

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There is no difference between cursive and print handwriting.

Question 20

Which of the following factors does NOT affect handwriting fluency?

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Eye dominance

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Pencil grip

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Paper quality

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Writing posture

Question 21

Which of the following resources would be most helpful for improving handwriting?

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Handwriting practice sheets

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Computer typing games

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Listening to audiobooks

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Watching TV shows

Question 22

Which word is spelled correctly?

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beautiful

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beutiful

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beatiful

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bautiful

Question 23

What is the correct posture for writing in joined-up handwriting?

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Sitting up straight with feet flat on the floor

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Slouching with arms crossed

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Lying down on the desk

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Standing up with hands behind back

Question 24

Which problem is common in joined-up handwriting?

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Letters being too close together

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Letters being too far apart

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Letters being reversed

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Letters being too light

Question 25

Mrs. Jones wants to judge how well her students' overall handwriting has improved. What is the most suitable way for her to do this?

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Using a list of standards that looks at how easy it is to read, how letters are formed, and how the writing looks as a whole.

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Ticking off a list that only looks at how letters have been shaped.

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Timing her students as they complete a piece of writing to see how quickly and smoothly they can write

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Asking her students to mark each other's handwriting

Question 26

Which of these is the best way to hold a pencil for joined-up writing?

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Between thumb, index and middle finger, slanted slightly back

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Between little and ring fingers with pencil pointing straight up

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In a fist with pencil pointing down

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT good posture for handwriting?

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Hunched over the desk

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Sitting up straight with feet flat on the floor

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Head tilted slightly forward

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Elbows slightly bent

Question 28

What is the purpose of ascenders and descenders in handwriting?

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To make the difference between uppercase and lowercase letters clear

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To improve the overall appearance of writing

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To make writing faster and easier

Question 29

Which of the following techniques should be avoided when teaching joined-up writing?

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Letting students rush through letter formation

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Using a variety of writing materials

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Modeling good handwriting

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Providing regular feedback and encouragement

Question 30

What is the best way to assess students' handwriting skills?

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Using both ongoing checks and final assessments

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Only using timed writing tasks

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Only looking at their everyday writing

Question 31

Which of the following is the correct finger positioning for holding a pencil?

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The thumb and forefinger hold the pencil about 2 cm from the sharpened end, supported by the middle finger underneath.

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The thumb holds the pencil at the very end, supported by the forefinger and middle finger.

Question 32

What is the term for writing letters that are connected to each other?

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Joined-up writing

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Print writing

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Manuscript writing

Question 33

What is the recommended writing posture for students?

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Sit up straight with both feet flat on the floor, elbows tucked in slightly, and a comfortable distance from the desk.

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Lean forward on the desk, resting the head on one hand.

Question 34

What is the purpose of a lead-in stroke?

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To connect the previous letter to the current letter smoothly.

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To mark the starting point of a letter.

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To provide extra support for the letter.

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To make the letter look more stylish.

Question 35

What is the most effective way to improve handwriting?

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Regular practice with feedback

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Focusing on speed over accuracy

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Using only pens

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Ignoring feedback from teachers and peers

Question 36

Which of the following is a benefit of joined-up handwriting?

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Enhanced writing speed

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Increased writing fatigue

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Sloppy appearance

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Difficulty in reading

Question 37

What is the recommended pencil grip for joined-up handwriting?

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Dynamic tripod grip

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Underhand grip

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Side grip

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Overhand grip

Question 38

Which of the following factors influences handwriting fluency?

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Fine motor coordination

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Pen color

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Lighting conditions

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Paper quality

Question 39

What is the most important purpose of developing clear and readable handwriting?

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To enable effective communication

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To write faster

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To impress others

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To achieve a high score on handwriting tests

Question 40

How does consistent practice help in developing proficient joined-up handwriting?

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It strengthens muscle memory and builds writing automaticity

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It reduces the need for explicit instruction

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It only benefits naturally talented writers

Question 41

Which of the following techniques is NOT recommended for improving handwriting?

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Reliance solely on online handwriting programs

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Engaging in handwriting games

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Personalized feedback from a teacher

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Regular handwriting exercises

Question 42

What is the optimal writing posture for joined-up handwriting?

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Feet flat on floor, back straight, head up, and elbows supported

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Leaning sideways on the desk

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Sitting with legs crossed

Question 43

Which of these sentences has the most consistent letter size?

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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The quick brown fox JUMPS over the lazy DOG.

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ThE QuICk brOwn fOx JuMpS oVeR the LAzY doG.

Question 44

What is the correct name for the spacing between two words?

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Word space

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Sentence spacing

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Letter gap

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Character space

Question 45

Which tool can help improve the slant of your writing?

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Slanted writing paper

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A thick pencil

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A special pen grip

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Tracing over dotted letters

Question 46

Why is it important to write with a relaxed grip?

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To reduce muscle strain and improve writing fluency

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To write more accurately

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To write faster

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To save ink

Question 47

Which of these describes fluent handwriting?

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Smooth, easy to read, and consistent in size and spacing

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Full of curls and flourishes

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Written in all capital letters

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Very slow and careful

Question 48

When practicing handwriting, it is best to:

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Focus on improving one or two specific aspects at a time

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Use a pencil instead of a pen

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Write as many words as possible in a short amount of time

Question 49

To improve the presentation of your handwriting, you should:

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Use neat and consistent letter formation, spacing, and margins

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Underline all the important words

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Write in different colors