How many capital letters are there in the alphabet?
24
26 ✓
22
True or false? The capital letters 'B', 'D', 'P' and 'R' are each formed using one continuous movement. Write either 'true' or 'false' in the answer box.
True ✓
False
Select the correct formation of the capital letter 'b'.
Select the correct formation of the capital letter 'd'.
Select the correct formation of the capital letter 'p'.
Select the correct formation of the capital letter 'r'.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
The capital letters I, E, F, and L all start at the top tramline.
The capital letters I, E, F, and L all go straight down.
The formation of capital letters I, E and F need you to lift your pencil to add the other horizontal lines.
Common misconception
The height of the vertical line is sometimes too short or too tall.
Emphasise starting the vertical line on the ascender line and finishing on the baseline.
Keywords
Vertical line - a straight line that goes up and down
Horizontal line - a straight line that goes from left to right or right to left
