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Which of the following is the correct way to use a with statement to write text to a file named 'output.txt'?

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Which of the following is the correct way to use a with statement to write text to a file named 'output.txt'?
Awith open('output.txt', 'w') as file: file.write('Hello')
Bwith open('output.txt') as file: file.write('Hello')
Cwith open('output.txt', 'r') as file: file.write('Hello')
Dwith open('output.txt', 'x') as file: file.read()
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify the correct mode for writing

    The mode 'w' opens the file for writing, creating it if it doesn't exist.
  2. Step 2: Use the with statement syntax

    The syntax is with open(filename, mode) as variable:
  3. Final Answer:

    with open('output.txt', 'w') as file: file.write('Hello') correctly opens 'output.txt' for writing and writes 'Hello'.
  4. Quick Check:

    Writing requires 'w' mode [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 'w' mode to write files with with statement [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using 'r' mode when writing to a file
  • Omitting the mode argument
  • Using 'x' mode but calling read()

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