Typing Practice for Grade 2

Grade 2 · Technology · Study Guide

Learn how to use a keyboard to type letters, words, and short sentences.

Typing is how we put letters and words onto a computer screen using a keyboard. A keyboard has many keys — one for each letter of the alphabet, plus numbers and special keys.

When you type, you press one key at a time to make letters appear on the screen. Each finger is responsible for certain keys. Your two pointer (index) fingers rest on the F and J keys — you can feel a little bump on each of those keys to help you find them without looking down.

Good typing starts with sitting up straight, keeping your feet flat on the floor, and resting your fingers lightly on the home row keys: A, S, D, F for your left hand and J, K, L, ; for your right hand. Always try to use the correct finger for each key instead of just using one finger.

Practicing a little bit every day helps you get faster and more accurate. Start slow and focus on hitting the right keys. Speed will come with practice!

Key terms

keyboard
A device with keys used to type letters, numbers, and symbols into a computer
home row
The middle row of letter keys on a keyboard where your fingers rest: A S D F J K L ;
index finger
Your pointer finger — the one you point with — used to type the F and J keys
spacebar
The long key at the bottom of the keyboard that you press to add a space between words
cursor
The blinking line on the screen that shows where your next letter will appear

Flashcards

keyboard
A device with keys used to type on a computer
home row
A S D F for left hand, J K L ; for right hand — where fingers rest
spacebar
The wide key at the bottom — press it to make a space between words
cursor
The blinking line showing where you will type next
index finger
Your pointer finger — types the F key (left) and J key (right)
shift key
Hold it while pressing a letter to type a capital letter
backspace
Press this key to erase the last letter you typed
enter key
Press this key to start a new line or confirm something

Questions

  1. Which keys are home row keys for your left hand?

    1. A, S, D, F
    2. J, K, L, ;
    3. Q, W, E, R
    4. Z, X, C, V
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    Answer: A, S, D, F

    A, S, D, F are the home row keys for the left hand. Your four left-hand fingers rest there.

  2. The F and J keys have a small bump so you can find them without looking.

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    Answer: True

    Yes! The small bump on F and J helps you find the home row without looking down at the keyboard.

  3. What does the spacebar do?

    1. Deletes a letter
    2. Makes a space between words
    3. Makes letters uppercase
    4. Moves the cursor to the next line
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    Answer: Makes a space between words

    The spacebar creates a space between words when you press it.

  4. The blinking line on the screen that shows where your next letter will appear is called the ___.

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    Answer: cursor

    The cursor is the blinking line that shows exactly where your next typed letter will go.

  5. You should type with only one finger to go faster.

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    Answer: False

    Using all your fingers correctly — one per key group — helps you type faster and more accurately over time.

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