Vocabulary practice Section 1. 1. Read the following definition about the keyboard find out the mistakes and correct them

1. Read the following definition about the keyboard find out the mistakes and correct them.

a) Alphanumeric keys: arranged in the same order as a type-writher

b) Function keys: cursor and other keys usually used within word processors to page up and down in a long document or to edit text (Insert or Delete keys)

c) Numeric keypad: used to issue commands or to produce alternative characters in key combinations for example, the Alt key.

d) Editing keys: used by various programs to instruct the PC to perform specific tasks, such as Save, Copy, Cut, Paste, etc.

2. Match these descriptions with the names of keys. Then find them on the keyboard.

arrow keys return caps lock shift tab escape space bar backspace alt

1. A long key at the bottom of the keyboard. Each time it is pressed, it produces a blank space. 2. It moves the cursor to the beginning of a new line. It is also used to confirm commands. 3. It stops a program without losing the information from the main memory. Sometimes its use depends on the applications.

4. It works in combination with other keys to produce special characters or specific actions.

5. It removes the character to the left of the cursor or any selected text.

6. It produces UPPER-CASE characters (or the upper-case character of the key).

7. It produces upper-case letters, but it does not affect numbers and symbols.

8. It moves the cursor horizontally to the right for a fixed number of spaces (in tabulations and data fields).

9. They are used to move the cursor, as an alternative to the mouse.

3. Identify the keys described below.

The keyboard consists of:

1. Keys on a computer or terminal keyboard which can be programmed so as to cause an operating system command interpreter or application program to perform certain actions.

2. Special keys on a computer keyboard that modify the normal action of another key when the two are pressed in combination.

3. The keyboard keys that move the pointer, or cursor, on screen. They include the up, down, left and right arrow, home, end, pageUp and pageDown keys.

4.Keys that allow an operator to enter numbers, a minus sign, and a decimal point into the control.

5. It is used to confirm commands; in a word processor, it creates a new paragraph.

6. It is used to remove the highlighted parts of text or the symbol after the cursor.

7. It is used to move the cursor one space forward.

8. It is used to cancel the current task.

9. It is used to copy the screenshot to clipboard.

4. Complete these FAQs from a word processing program with the right key names.

1. Question: How do I start a new line in my document? Answer: Just hit ……. 2. Question: How can I delete a letter or word that I’ve typed? Answer: Position the cursor after the letter or word and hit ……. once per letter.

3. Question: Do I have to use the mouse to navigate around my document?

Answer: No, you can also use the ……. keys.

4. Question: How can I type in UPPER CASE characters?

Answer: If you want to type one or two letters in upper case, then simply hold down ….. and type the letters at the same time. If you want to type a whole sentence in upper case, you should use ….