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

The stock market is a complex and often intimidating arena for those who are new to investing. However, understanding the basics of how it works can empower you to make informed decisions and potentially grow your wealth over time. At its core, the stock market is a marketplace where shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold. When you buy a stock, you're essentially buying a small ownership stake in that company. The price of a stock fluctuates based on supply and demand, as well as the company's financial performance and overall market conditions. Investing in the stock market can be done through various channels, such as brokerage accounts or retirement accounts like 401(k)s. It's important to research different companies and industries before investing, as well as consider factors like your risk tolerance and investment goals. Diversification is also crucial, as it involves spreading your investments across different assets to reduce risk. There are two main ways to make money in the stock market: capital gains and dividends. Capital gains occur when you sell a stock for more than you paid for it. Dividends are periodic payments made by companies to their shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional shares of stock. While the stock market can be volatile in the short term, it has historically offered strong returns over the long term. By investing in a diversified portfolio of quality stocks and holding them for an extended period, you can potentially grow your wealth significantly. However, it's important to remember that investing in the stock market carries risks, and there are no guarantees of profit.

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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