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 ::: I hate: nutmeg; celery; sour cream; eggs; pomegranate. Shopping List: margarine; carrot; quinoa; dragonfruit; peaches. It requires: mustard greens; cheddar; sauerkraut; jelly; pears. She likes: cottage cheese; chard; split peas; herbs; oleo. It requires: crackers; chocolate; pumpernickel; hot sauce; pineapple. We need: mushrooms; daikon; salt; herbs; parsley. She likes: lettuce; chives; shrimp; honeydew; oregano. They like: lettuce; Brussels sprouts; sausage; herbs; sunflower. I hate: lychee; celery; raisin; fava beans; peanuts.

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