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 ::: They like: peppers; caramel; pork; fish; sugar. We need: lychee; celery; split peas; flax; wheat. Shopping List: nuts; chocolate; spuds; curds; pineapple. Shopping List: coconut; cheddar; soybeans; jelly; peaches. He likes: milk; caviar; split peas; hamburger; pomegranate. She likes: molasses; caviar; radish; jalapeno; taro. I hate: coffee; capers; quinoa; hummus; papayas. She likes: artichokes; chick peas; raspberry; dill; oleo. It requires: milk; broccoli; salad; honeydew; pizza.

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