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In a Nutshe
In a Nutshellll
) A mouse is used to point at the items on the monitor.
) We can draw pictures and play games on a computer using a mouse.
) Different actions can be done using a mouse, such as single-click, double-click, right-
click, drag and scroll.
) Pressing and releasing the left button once is called a single-click or a click.
) Quickly pressing and releasing the left button twice is called a double-click.
) Pressing and releasing the right button once is called a right-click.
) Dragging a mouse means moving the mouse while keeping the left button pressed.
) Rolling the scroll wheel up and down is called scroll.
Assessmen
Assessment Timet Time
A. Tick (3) the correct answer and fill in the blanks.
1. The small arrow shown on the monitor is called ____________.
mouse tail mouse pointer scroll wheel
2. _____________ moves the page up and down.
Drag Scroll Click
3. Pressing and releasing the right button once is called ______________.
click right-click scroll
B. Write T for true and F for false statements.
1. A computer mouse has only one button.
2. We cannot press the left button of the mouse.
3. The mouse pointer moves as we move the mouse.
4. We should hold the mouse gently.
5. Dragging is used to move objects from one place to another.
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