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 ::: He likes: almond; brown rice; squash; dates; sweet potato. I like: lollipop; cheese; scallops; curds; tuna. Shopping List: mandarin oranges; breadfruit; spuds; eggs; toffee. I hate: avocado; capers; potatoes; cucumbers; strawberry. I hate: citron; cauliflower; sour cream; hummus; turmeric. They like: cottage cheese; breadfruit; salami; hummus; watercress. I hate: lima beans; caviar; soy sauce; juice; tangerine. I like: macaroons; buckwheat; rye; dates; taro. She likes: marshmallows; celery; soybeans; eggplant; papayas.

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