How to write a cursive V

The capital and lowercase cursive V in traditional US cursive, the joined handwriting taught in many American schools. Follow the steps, trace the letter on the worksheet, then practice the joins and words.

Lowercase cursive v

1Start just under the middle line with a small hook.
2Slant down to the baseline.
3Curve up to the middle line on the right.
4Finish with a small swing to the right at the middle line. Letters after v join from up there.

Cursive capital V

1Start just under the top line with a small hook.
2Slant down to the baseline.
3Curve up to the top line on the right.
4Finish with a small swing at the top.

The capital V does not join the next letter: lift the pencil and start the next letter just after it.

Cursive v joins and words

Cursive joins with v (va, ve, vi, av, ov) and words to practice: van, vase, vest

Joins to practice: va, ve, vi, av, ov

Words: van, vase, vest, violin, volcano, vet

Tip: The v ends at the middle line, like the b, o and w, so its join runs along the top.

Letter group: Letters that start with a small hook: m, n, v, x, z.

Cursive V worksheet

Trace the capital and lowercase v, the joined vvv, and a word, on handwriting lines with starting marks. Print it at 100% on US Letter paper.

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Cursive V questions

Does the capital cursive V join the next letter?▾

No. The capital V stands on its own. Lift the pencil and start the next letter just after it, with a small gap.

How do you join letters after a cursive v?▾

The v finishes with a small swing at the middle line, and the next letter starts from there. "Ve" and "vi" are good pairs to practice.

Which letters are like the cursive v?▾

The v belongs to the letters that start with a small hook: m, n, v, x, z. Letters in the same group start the same way, so many teachers practice them together.

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