What will be the output of this script if the user inputs: apple banana cherry date?

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Bash Scripting - User Input

What will be the output of this script if the user inputs: apple banana cherry date?

read a b c
 echo "$a"
 echo "$b"
 echo "$c"

Aapple banana cherry date

Bapple banana cherry

Capple banana cherry date

Dapple banana cherry date

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand variable assignment with extra words
The first two variables a and b get the first two words: "apple" and "banana".
Step 2: Assign leftover words to last variable
The last variable c gets all remaining words combined: "cherry date".
Final Answer:
apple banana cherry date -> Option C
Quick Check:
Last variable holds leftover words [OK]

Quick Trick: Last variable collects all leftover input words [OK]

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