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Which of the following is the correct syntax to assign the literal string Don't using single quotes in Bash?

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Bash Scripting - Quoting and Expansion
Which of the following is the correct syntax to assign the literal string Don't using single quotes in Bash?
A'Don\'t'
B'Don''t'
C'Don"t'
D'Don'\''t'
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand single quote escaping in Bash

    Single quotes cannot contain single quotes directly; to include a single quote inside, close the first quote, escape a single quote, then reopen.

  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    'Don'\''t' uses the correct pattern: 'Don' closes, \' escapes single quote, then 't' reopens. Others are invalid or incorrect escaping.

  3. Final Answer:

    'Don'\''t' -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Escape single quote inside single quotes = 'Don'\''t' [OK]
Quick Trick: Escape single quote inside single quotes as: 'text'\''more' [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Trying to escape single quote with backslash inside single quotes
  • Using double single quotes to escape
  • Mixing double quotes incorrectly

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