[Solved] You typed this in IRB:puts 'HelloWhat is the error and how do you fix it? — Ans: SyntaxError due to missing closing quote; add a closing ' | Ruby

Ruby - Basics and Runtime

You typed this in IRB:

puts 'Hello

What is the error and how do you fix it?

ASyntaxError due to missing closing quote; add a closing '

BNameError because 'Hello' is undefined; define it first

CNo error; it prints Hello

DRuntimeError because puts is not allowed in IRB

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the syntax problem
The string started with a single quote but has no closing quote, causing a SyntaxError.
Step 2: Fix the error by adding the missing quote
Adding the closing single quote after Hello fixes the syntax and allows the code to run.
Final Answer:
SyntaxError due to missing closing quote; add a closing ' -> Option A
Quick Check:
Strings need matching quotes [OK]

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