Can You Match the Handwriting?
Below are eleven handwritten word samples produced by six different writers. Five of the writers appear twice, while one writer appears only once.
See if you can identify the five matching pairs and determine which sample has no corresponding match.
Match the Writing Samples
This is a simplified form-matching exercise designed to demonstrate some of the basic comparison principles used in forensic handwriting examination.
Each sample is labeled with a number. Five of the writers appear twice, while one writer appears only once. Identify the five matching pairs, then determine which sample has no corresponding match.
Look for recurring writing habits rather than simply choosing samples that appear most alike. When you are finished, compare your selections with the answer key and review some of the handwriting features that support the matches.
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