[Solved] Find the mistake in this code: text = "abc def ghi" matches = text.scan(/\w+) puts matches.inspect — Ans: Missing closing slash in regex | Ruby

Ruby - Regular Expressions

Find the mistake in this code:

text = "abc def ghi"
matches = text.scan(/\w+)
puts matches.inspect

Ascan should be scan_all

Bputs.inspect is invalid

CRegex should be a string, not regex literal

DMissing closing slash in regex

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check regex syntax
The regex /\w+ is missing the closing slash.
Step 2: Identify syntax error
Regex literals must start and end with slashes; missing slash causes error.
Final Answer:
Missing closing slash in regex -> Option D
Quick Check:
Regex literals need closing slash = B [OK]

Quick Trick: Regex literals must have opening and closing slashes [OK]

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