Dvorak Lesson 15: Learn to Type ; & : Keys

This typing lesson will teach you the ; and : keys. The semi-colon (;) is between two related clauses (that could be full sentences) in place of a conjuction (like 'and'); the colon(:) usually begins a list or explanation. If you already know the keyboard, try our our alphabet drills or misspelled words drills for more relevant practice exercises.

Instructions:

dvorak keyboard with letters . and , highlighted

Sample Data Entry Test Prompt

aaa a;a aaa a;a ;a; a;a aaa a;a ;;; a;a ;a; ;a; a;a ;;; aaa a:a aaa a:a :a: :a: a;a aaa a:a ::: a:a :a: ;a: a:a ::: We need: collard greens; chicken; sour cream; granola; oil. She likes: cod; cereal; rye; green beans; pecans. We need: crab; celery; squash; hash; pepperoni. I hate: crackers; cherries; sage; ham; yams. She likes: slox; cheese; potatoes; jam; yogurt. Shopping List: black tea; cherries; rosemary; elderberries; parsley. He likes: nuts; breadfruit; split peas; horseradish; zucchini. I like: coleslaw; chutney; popcorn; flour; pears. They like: basil; daikon; sauerkraut; jelly beans; parsnips.

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