Keyboard shortcuts: copy, paste and undo
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Date:
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Which shortcut copies selected text?
2. You typed a sentence by mistake. Which shortcut undoes it?
3. Which statement is true about Ctrl+X?
4. You want to find the word 'volcano' on a long web page. Which shortcut helps?
5. You are using a Mac. Which key do you press to copy?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Ctrl+Z | ACtrl+V pastes. To undo a mistake, use Ctrl+Z. | |
| 2Ctrl+F | BOpens a search box to find a word on the page | |
| 3Copy selected text, then paste it somewhere else without using the menu | CUndoes your last action, such as deleting a word by mistake | |
| 4On a Mac, the Cmd key is used instead of Ctrl to save your work | DCtrl+C then Ctrl+V | |
| 5Press Ctrl+X to copy a sentence and keep the original | ECmd+S | |
| 6Press Ctrl+V to undo a mistake you just made | FCtrl+X cuts the text, which removes the original. To copy and keep it, use Ctrl+C. |
C
Definitions
Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Z
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
Press ______ to copy the selected text.
2.
Press Ctrl+_ to paste the copied text.
3.
Press Ctrl+_ to undo your last change.
4.
On a Mac, press ___+C to copy.
5.
Ctrl+_ saves your work.
Ctrl+F finds a word.
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
Select the sentence
B
Press Ctrl+C to copy it
C
Press Ctrl+X to paste it
Question 2
A
Type a title
B
Press Ctrl+C to undo a typo
C
Your last change is reversed
Question 3
A
Write your science report
B
Check the spelling
C
Add a heading
D
Press Ctrl+F to save it
Question 4
A
Open the long web page
B
Press Ctrl+S to find a word
C
Type the word you want
D
It is highlighted on screen
Question 5
A
On a Mac laptop:
B
Select the photo caption
C
Press Ctrl+C to copy it
D
Press Cmd+V to paste it
Answer Key
Keyboard shortcuts: copy, paste and undo
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
B — Ctrl+C
Q2
A — Ctrl+Z
Q3
A — It cuts text so you can paste it somewhere else
Q4
A — Ctrl+F
Q5
B — Cmd+C
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Ctrl+Z → Undoes your last action, such as deleting a word by mistake
Q2
Ctrl+F → Opens a search box to find a word on the page
Q3
Copy selected text, then paste it somewhere else without using the menu → Ctrl+C then Ctrl+V
Q4
On a Mac, the Cmd key is used instead of Ctrl to save your work → Cmd+S
Q5
Press Ctrl+X to copy a sentence and keep the original → Ctrl+X cuts the text, which removes the original. To copy and keep it, use Ctrl+C.
Q6
Press Ctrl+V to undo a mistake you just made → Ctrl+V pastes. To undo a mistake, use Ctrl+Z.
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Z — Keyboard shortcuts that copy, paste and undo faster than using menus. Ctrl+X cuts, Ctrl+S saves and Ctrl+F finds. On a Mac, press Cmd instead of Ctrl.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
Press Ctrl+C to copy the selected text.Q2
Press Ctrl+V to paste the copied text.Q3
Press Ctrl+Z to undo your last change.Q4
On a Mac, press Cmd+C to copy.Q5
Ctrl+S saves your work.
Ctrl+F finds a word.Section E: Spot the Error
Q1
C — Ctrl+X cuts text. Paste is Ctrl+V, so line 3 should say 'Press Ctrl+V to paste it'.
Q2
B — Ctrl+C copies text. Undo is Ctrl+Z, so line 2 should say 'Press Ctrl+Z to undo a typo'.
Q3
D — Ctrl+F opens Find. Saving your work is Ctrl+S, so line 4 should say 'Press Ctrl+S to save it'.
Q4
B — Ctrl+S saves a file. Finding a word is Ctrl+F, so line 2 should say 'Press Ctrl+F to find a word'.
Q5
C — On a Mac you press Cmd instead of Ctrl. Line 3 should say 'Press Cmd+C to copy it'.