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Which command correctly prompts the user with "Enter age:" and stores the input in variable age?

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Bash Scripting - User Input
Which command correctly prompts the user with "Enter age:" and stores the input in variable age?
Aread age "Enter age:" -p
Bread age -p "Enter age:"
Cread -p "Enter age:" age
Dread -age -p "Enter age:"
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Syntax of read -p

    The correct syntax is read -p "prompt" variable.

  2. Step 2: Match syntax with options

    Only read -p "Enter age:" age matches this syntax exactly.

  3. Final Answer:

    read -p "Enter age:" age -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Correct syntax = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Prompt text goes right after -p, then variable name [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Placing variable before -p
  • Using invalid flags like -age
  • Putting prompt after variable

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