How do I get rid of the useless grey keyboard on my mini?

I have been using a bluetooth keyboard and have had no trouble with the touch keyboard when the BT is off.  This week though a darker grey keyboard appeared that does not go away when the BT is off AND it does not function.  How do I get back to the normal touch keypad?  I looked in settings and nothing has changed!!!  The grey keypad blocks 1/2 of the screen all the time and does not allow me to access the apps it covers...very frustrating!

I Edited my post after I saw that the image did appear. I assume that you edited your post as well because it wasn't there originally. I have no idea wh that is appearing, but try basic troubleshooting. Close all apps and reset your iPad. No data will be lost.
Before you do that, you aren't using an add-on third party keyboard are you? So you use a Bluetooth keyboard at all? Do you use accessibility features?
In order to close apps, you have to drag the app up from the multitasking display. Double tap the home button and you will see apps lined up going left to right across the screen. Swipe to get to the app that you want to close and then swipe "up" on the app preview thumbnail to close it.
Next, reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider if it appears on the screen - let go of the buttons. Let the iPad start up.

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