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: cranberries; cinnamon; salt; dates; toffee. It requires: blackberries; cheddar; raspberry; hot sauce; peanuts. They like: licorice; cherries; sauerkraut; hamburger; oatmeal. We need: liver; blueberries; rhubarb; ketchup; parsnips. We need: apples; daikon; salt; curds; pomelo. Ingredients: bamboo shoots; chick peas; sprouts; ice; yogurt. We need: bagels; cheddar; prunes; jelly; pepper. We need: lunchmeat; bread; shallots; gravy; wasabi. They like: mandarin oranges; daikon; scallops; hummus; turmeric.

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