The Keyboard activity - Free Printable

Let's solve this step by step.

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Part 1: Label the parts of the keyboard

We are given a diagram of a keyboard with colored boxes pointing to different parts. We need to label each part correctly.

Here are the labeled sections based on the colors and positions:

1. Purple box (top left) – This is the Esc key → Escape Key
2. Red box (top right) – This is the F1–F12 keys → Function Keys
3. Yellow box (top right, small square) – This is the Print Screen key → Print Screen Key
4. Blue box (bottom left) – This is the Ctrl key → Control Key
5. Green box (center) – This is the Spacebar → Space Bar
6. Cyan box (left side) – This is the Caps Lock key → Caps Lock
7. Blue box (right side, arrow keys) – These are the Arrow Keys → Arrow Keys
8. Red box (right side, numeric keypad) – This is the Numeric Keypad → Numeric Keypad
9. Yellow box (above numeric keypad) – This is the Num Lock key → Num Lock
10. White box (top center) – This points to the Function Keys (F1–F12) again → Function Keys

But looking at the layout, the white boxes are likely pointing to:
- Top row: Function Keys
- Top right: Print Screen, Scroll Lock, Pause/Break
- Bottom left: Ctrl, Alt, Windows Key, Space Bar
- Bottom right: Arrow Keys, Numeric Keypad

So let’s assign the labels based on the arrows:

From top to bottom, left to right:

1. Escape Key (purple)
2. Function Keys (F1–F12) — top row
3. Print Screen / Scroll Lock / Pause/Break — top right group
4. Number Pad (Numeric Keypad) — red box on right
5. Caps Lock — cyan box
6. Ctrl — blue box
7. Space Bar — green box
8. Arrow Keys — yellow box
9. Numeric Keypad — red box

Wait — we already have two red boxes. Let's clarify:

Looking closely:

- The red box around the number pad → Numeric Keypad
- The yellow box above it → Num Lock
- The cyan box → Caps Lock
- The blue box → Ctrl
- The green box → Space Bar
- The purple box → Esc
- The top white boxes point to:
- Left: Esc
- Middle: Function Keys
- Right: Print Screen / Scroll Lock / Pause/Break
- Far right: Num Lock

Actually, the white boxes are blank lines pointing to:

1. Top left → Esc
2. Top middle → Function Keys (F1-F12)
3. Top right → Print Screen / Scroll Lock / Pause/Break
4. Far right → Num Lock
5. Bottom left → Caps Lock
6. Center bottom → Space Bar
7. Right of space bar → Ctrl
8. Below Ctrl → Arrow Keys
9. Right of Arrow Keys → Numeric Keypad

But there are only 9 blank lines in total.

Let’s list them:

- Line 1 (top left): Escape Key
- Line 2 (top center): Function Keys
- Line 3 (top right): Print Screen / Scroll Lock / Pause/Break → but usually called System Keys
- Line 4 (far right): Num Lock
- Line 5 (bottom left): Caps Lock
- Line 6 (center): Space Bar
- Line 7 (right of space bar): Ctrl
- Line 8 (arrow keys): Arrow Keys
- Line 9 (numeric keypad): Numeric Keypad

But wait — "Print Screen / Scroll Lock / Pause/Break" is often grouped as System Keys, but more accurately, they are function keys or special control keys.

Let’s use standard names:

Final Labels:

1. Escape Key
2. Function Keys
3. Print Screen / Scroll Lock / Pause/Break → But typically, these are called System Keys or just named individually.
However, since it's one box, maybe it's meant for Print Screen.
But the arrow points to all three.

Alternatively, perhaps:

- The top right box points to Print Screen, Scroll Lock, Pause/Break → collectively called System Keys
- But commonly, Print Screen is labeled separately.

But looking at the image: the top right box has three keys: Print Screen, Scroll Lock, Pause/Break → so it should be labeled as System Keys or Special Function Keys.

But in many worksheets, they are labeled as:

- Print Screen
- Scroll Lock
- Pause/Break

But here, one label covers all three → so probably: System Keys

Similarly, Num Lock is separate.

Let’s go with:

| Box Color | Location | Label |
|----------|---------|-------|
| Purple | Top-left | Escape Key |
| White (top center) | F1-F12 | Function Keys |
| White (top right) | Print Screen, Scroll Lock, Pause/Break | System Keys |
| Yellow (top far right) | Num Lock | Num Lock |
| Cyan | Left side, below Esc | Caps Lock |
| Blue | Left side, below Caps Lock | Control Key |
| Green | Center | Space Bar |
| Blue (right of space bar) | Ctrl | Control Key (duplicate?) |
| Yellow (arrow keys) | Arrow keys | Arrow Keys |
| Red | Numeric keypad | Numeric Keypad |

Wait — the blue box on the right is Ctrl, but there are two Ctrl keys.

The blue box on the right is actually Ctrl, but the blue box on the left is also Ctrl.

But the cyan box is Caps Lock, which is correct.

Now, the blank lines are:

1. Top left → Escape Key
2. Top center → Function Keys
3. Top right → System Keys or Print Screen / Scroll Lock / Pause/Break
4. Far right → Num Lock
5. Bottom left → Caps Lock
6. Center → Space Bar
7. Right of space bar → Control Key (or Ctrl)
8. Arrow keys → Arrow Keys
9. Numeric keypad → Numeric Keypad

But there are only 9 blank lines, and the image shows:

- 4 at the top
- 5 at the bottom

So:

Top line blanks:
1. Escape Key
2. Function Keys
3. System Keys (Print Screen, Scroll Lock, Pause/Break)
4. Num Lock

Bottom line blanks:
5. Caps Lock
6. Space Bar
7. Control Key (Ctrl)
8. Arrow Keys
9. Numeric Keypad

Yes.

So the answers for Part 1:

1. Escape Key
2. Function Keys
3. System Keys
4. Num Lock
5. Caps Lock
6. Space Bar
7. Control Key
8. Arrow Keys
9. Numeric Keypad

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Part 2: Special Function Keys

Now answer the questions:

1. I show you where your words will appear when you start typing.
→ This is the Insert key? No. Actually, the cursor appears where you type, but the key that shows where you're typing is not a key. Wait — no.

Actually, the Insert key changes between insert and overwrite mode. But the cursor itself is shown by the text cursor, but no key shows that.

Wait — perhaps it's referring to the Home key? No.

Think: When you start typing, the cursor blinks at the beginning. But no key *shows* that.

Wait — perhaps it's the Insert key? No.

Actually, the Insert key doesn't show where words appear.

Maybe it's the Enter key? No.

Wait — perhaps it's not a key, but the question says "I show you..."

Re-read: "I show you where your words will appear when you start typing."

That sounds like the Insert key? No.

Actually, no key shows where words appear — it's the cursor.

But perhaps it's a trick.

Wait — maybe it's the Home key? No.

Another idea: the cursor is controlled by the arrow keys, but that's not it.

Wait — perhaps it's the Insert key? No.

Let’s think differently.

When you start typing, the cursor is blinking at the insertion point.

But no key is responsible for showing that.

Wait — perhaps it's the Insert key? No.

Or maybe it's the Enter key? No.

Wait — maybe it's not a key, but the question is flawed?

No — let’s look at common keys.

Actually, the Insert key toggles between insert and overwrite, but doesn’t show where text goes.

Wait — perhaps it's the cursor itself, but that’s not a key.

Another possibility: the Home key moves the cursor to the beginning of the line — but doesn't show where words appear.

Wait — maybe it's the Insert key? No.

Let’s re-read: "I show you where your words will appear when you start typing."

That might refer to the Insert key — but no.

Wait — perhaps it's the Enter key? No.

Actually, none of the keys show where words appear.

But perhaps it's a misstatement.

Alternatively, maybe it's the Insert key — because in overwrite mode, it overwrites, so you see where it's going.

But that’s not accurate.

Wait — perhaps it's the Tab key? No.

Let’s skip and come back.

Look at the next ones.

2. I erase the letters to the left of the cursor. Which key am I?
→ Backspace key

3. I can capitalize lots of letters with just one click. I am
→ Caps Lock

4. You can use me to type numbers. I am the
→ Numeric Keypad or Number Pad

5. I erase the letters to the left of the cursor.
→ Same as #2 → Backspace

Wait — #2 and #5 are the same?

Let’s read:

2. "I erase the letters to the left of the cursor." → Backspace

5. "I erase the letters to the left of the cursor." → Again Backspace?

But that would be duplicate.

Wait — perhaps #5 is Delete? No — Delete erases to the right.

Backspace erases to the left.

So both 2 and 5 are Backspace?

But maybe typo.

Wait — let’s check:

2. "I erase the letters to the left of the cursor." → Backspace

5. "I erase the letters to the left of the cursor." → Backspace

Yes — same.

But perhaps #5 is meant to be "to the right"?

But it says "to the left".

So both are Backspace.

But maybe it's a mistake.

Alternatively, maybe #5 is Delete? No — Delete erases to the right.

So #5 must be Backspace.

But then why repeat?

Perhaps #2 is Delete, but no — Delete erases to the right.

So #2 and #5 are both Backspace.

But let’s move on.

6. I allow you to create blank spaces between two words or numbers.
→ Space Bar

7. I allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right.
→ Arrow Keys

8. I am used to capitalize letters one letter at a time.
→ Shift Key

Now go back to #1.

1. I show you where your words will appear when you start typing.

This is ambiguous.

But think: when you start typing, the cursor is blinking — but no key shows that.

But perhaps it's the Insert key? Because in insert mode, you insert text, and the cursor shows where it goes.

But that’s not clear.

Another idea: the Enter key — because it starts a new line, so shows where words will appear.

But not really.

Wait — perhaps it's the Home key? No.

Or the Page Up/Down? No.

Wait — maybe it's the Insert key — because it controls whether you insert or overwrite.

But still not “showing” where words appear.

Wait — perhaps it's the cursor key — but that’s not a single key.

Another possibility: the Tab key — it moves to the next tab stop, so shows where text will go.

But that’s not always.

Perhaps it’s the Insert key.

But let’s consider: none of the keys directly show where words appear.

But the question says “I show you…”

Maybe it’s the Insert key — because in overwrite mode, it overwrites, so you see where it’s going.

But that’s weak.

Wait — perhaps it’s the Enter key — because when you press Enter, you start a new line, so it shows where the next words will appear.

But that’s not accurate.

Alternatively, maybe it’s the Shift key? No.

Wait — perhaps it’s the Cursor keys? But they move the cursor.

But the cursor is what shows where words appear.

But the cursor is not a key.

Unless the question means “the key that controls the cursor”.

But it says “I show you…”

Wait — perhaps it’s the Insert key — because it toggles between modes, and in insert mode, the cursor shows where text is inserted.

But still.

Let’s look for similar questions online.

Wait — perhaps it’s the Home key? No.

Another idea: the Insert key is sometimes called “Insert” because it inserts text, so it shows where it will appear.

But not convincing.

Wait — perhaps it’s the Tab key — because it moves the cursor to the next tab stop, so shows where text will appear.

That makes sense.

For example, if you press Tab, it jumps to the next indentation, so you know where your words will appear.

So: Tab key

Yes — that fits.

So #1: Tab Key

But is that correct?

“Show you where your words will appear” — yes, Tab moves the cursor to a predefined position, so it shows where words will appear.

Yes.

So:

1. Tab Key

2. Backspace

3. Caps Lock

4. Numeric Keypad

5. Backspace — same as #2

6. Space Bar

7. Arrow Keys

8. Shift Key

But #2 and #5 are identical — both say "erase to the left of cursor" → Backspace

But maybe it’s a typo.

Alternatively, maybe #5 is meant to be "to the right" → then it would be Delete

But it says "to the left".

So both are Backspace.

But let’s check the wording:

2. "I erase the letters to the left of the cursor. Which key am I?" → Backspace

5. "I erase the letters to the left of the cursor." → Backspace

Yes.

So answers:

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✔ Final Answers:

#### Part 1: Label the parts

1. Escape Key
2. Function Keys
3. System Keys (or Print Screen / Scroll Lock / Pause/Break)
4. Num Lock
5. Caps Lock
6. Space Bar
7. Control Key
8. Arrow Keys
9. Numeric Keypad

(Note: Some may prefer "Print Screen", "Scroll Lock", "Pause/Break" separately, but since one label covers all, "System Keys" is acceptable.)

#### Part 2: Special Function Keys

1. Tab Key
2. Backspace
3. Caps Lock
4. Numeric Keypad
5. Backspace
6. Space Bar
7. Arrow Keys
8. Shift Key

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✔ Explanation:

- Tab Key: Moves the cursor to the next tab stop, showing where text will appear.
- Backspace: Deletes characters to the left of the cursor.
- Caps Lock: Toggles capitalization for all letters.
- Numeric Keypad: Allows typing numbers using the number pad.
- Space Bar: Creates spaces between words.
- Arrow Keys: Move the cursor in four directions.
- Shift Key: Capitalizes individual letters when held down.

Note: Questions 2 and 5 are duplicates, both referring to the Backspace key.

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