[Solved] Identify the error in this PHP switch code: $day = 3; switch ($day) { case 1: echo 'Monday'; case 2: echo 'Tuesday'; break; default: echo 'Other day'; } | PHP

PHP - Conditional Statements

Identify the error in this PHP switch code:

 $day = 3;
 switch ($day) {
   case 1:
     echo 'Monday';
   case 2:
     echo 'Tuesday';
     break;
   default:
     echo 'Other day';
 }

AMissing break after case 1 causes fall-through.

BSwitch statement syntax is incorrect.

CVariable $day is not defined.

DDefault case should be first.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check breaks in cases
Case 1 has no break, so if matched, it falls through to case 2.
Step 2: Understand effect of missing break
Missing break causes code for case 2 to run even if case 1 matches, which is usually unintended.
Final Answer:
Missing break after case 1 causes fall-through. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Break missing after case 1 causes fall-through [OK]

Quick Trick: Always add break after each case to avoid fall-through [OK]

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