You want to write a script that lists files in the Documents folder inside the current user's home directory. Which command correctly uses tilde expansion?

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Bash Scripting - Quoting and Expansion

You want to write a script that lists files in the Documents folder inside the current user's home directory. Which command correctly uses tilde expansion?

Als /~Documents

Bls ~ /Documents

Cls ~Documents

Dls ~/Documents

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand tilde with subdirectory
~ expands to home directory; appending /Documents accesses that folder.
Step 2: Check syntax correctness
ls ~/Documents is correct. Spaces or wrong placement break expansion.
Final Answer:
ls ~/Documents -> Option D
Quick Check:
Use ls ~/folder for home subfolders [OK]

Quick Trick: No spaces: ~/folder accesses home subfolder [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Adding space between ~ and /Documents
Using ~Documents which is invalid
Starting path with /~ which is wrong

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You want to write a script that lists files in the Documents folder inside the current user's home directory. Which command correctly uses tilde expansion?

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Step 2: Check syntax correctness

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