Which part of the command grep -i 'hello' file.txt is the argument?

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Which part of the command grep -i 'hello' file.txt is the argument?

A'hello' and 'file.txt'

B'grep'

C'-i'

DThere is no argument

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify command parts
In the command, grep is the command, -i is an option, and the rest are arguments.
Step 2: Recognize arguments
Arguments are the inputs the command works on, here the string 'hello' and the file 'file.txt'.
Final Answer:
'hello' and 'file.txt' -> Option A
Quick Check:
Arguments = Inputs to command [OK]

Quick Trick: Arguments are usually file names or search strings after options [OK]

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