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 ::: Shopping List: lettuce; carrot; rosemary; garlic; toast. It requires: noodles; cayenne pepper; saffron; curds; pita bread. I hate: clam; cantaloupe; shallots; iced tea; pepperoni. We need: asparagus; broccoli; sesame seeds; iceberg lettuce; water. I like: mashed potatoes; Brussels sprouts; salt; fish; tomatillo. She likes: lima beans; cayenne pepper; shallots; greens; pomelo. We need: clam; blueberries; soy; fennel; water chestnut. It requires: bacon; cereal; salsa; garlic; tangerine. I like: kidney beans; cheddar; rosemary; endive; plums.

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