English Typing Test Paragraphs

Stimulate your mind as you test your typing speed with this standard English paragraph typing test. Watch your typing speed and accuracy increase as you learn about a variety of new topics! Over 40 typing test selections available.

If you don't like a test prompt, you can get a different (random) prompt with the "change test" button - or select a specific paragraph to type from the list below. To find out how fast you type, just start typing in the blank textbox on the right of the test prompt. You will see your progress, including errors on the left side as you type. In order to complete the test and save your score, you need to get 100% accuracy. You can fix errors as you go, or correct them at the end with the help of the spell checker.

Sample Data Entry Test Prompt

Communication is the lifeblood of any organization. In the workplace, effective communication is essential for collaboration, problem-solving, and building strong relationships. It involves not only verbal and written communication but also nonverbal cues like body language and tone of voice. Typists play a crucial role in workplace communication by creating clear, concise, and professional documents. Whether it's drafting emails, reports, presentations, or meeting minutes, their work helps convey information accurately and efficiently. Beyond typing skills, effective communicators possess strong interpersonal skills, active listening abilities, and the ability to adapt their communication style to different audiences. They understand the importance of building rapport, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive work environment. In the digital age, workplace communication has expanded to include online platforms like email, instant messaging, and video conferencing. This requires an understanding of digital etiquette and the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual setting. Effective communication is an ongoing process that requires continuous learning and improvement. By developing strong communication skills, individuals can enhance their professional relationships, advance their careers, and contribute to the success of their organizations.

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Select a Specific Typing Test:

Click on a topic to use it as your test prompt. Selections are ranked according to difficulty from '*' (easiest typing tests) to '*****' (most challenging typing tests). For more details, check the difficulty key at the bottom of the page.

Short typing tests for beginners: (1 - 3 minute typing test at < 30 wpm)

Intermediate typing tests: (3-6 minutes at 40 wpm)

Hard typing tests for advanced typists: (over 4 minutes at 60+ wpm)

If you have a topic that you would like to see added to the list above, please feel free to contact us with your suggestion for a new paragraph typing test.

Typing Test Difficulty Levels

Our typing tests are ranked on level of difficulty. The algorithm to calculate difficulty depends on the average word length and how many special characters like capitals, numbers and symbols are included in the text. Most standard pre-employment typing tests will be in the normal range. You should expect to get higher wpm scores on easier tests and lower wpm scores on the more difficult tests.

* Very Easy Typing Test
** Easy Typing Test
*** Normal Typing Test
**** Difficult Typing Test
***** Very Difficult Typing Test