Which foundational writing skill focuses on the correct arrangement of letters and strokes to create legible characters?

• A. Spelling
• B. Handwriting
• C. Punctuation
• D. Capitalization

Answer: (B)

Handwriting is the skill that focuses on forming letters with the correct sequence of strokes, size, and spacing to produce legible writing. It addresses the physical act of writing and the consistent shapes of letters, which makes written text readable. Spelling is about the sequence of letters within words, not how the letters are formed. Punctuation relates to marks that organize sentences, and capitalization deals with using uppercase letters in the right places. So for creating clear, readable letters themselves, handwriting is the best fit.