Asked by Regan Waite on Jul 22, 2024
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Including a semicolon before the action statement in a one-way selection causes a syntax error.
Syntax Error
An error in the sequence of characters or rules that are not followed by the programming language.
Semicolon
In many programming languages, a punctuation character used to terminate statements or separate elements in a list.
Selection
In programming, selection refers to choosing between different paths of execution based on certain conditions, often implemented through if-else or switch-case statements.
- Discern syntax errors and rectify syntax application in control structures.
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Himanshika tagoreJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
A semicolon before the action statement in a one-way selection (e.g., an if statement) does not cause a syntax error, but it may lead to logical errors because it is treated as an empty statement, causing the conditional action to not execute as intended.
Learning Objectives
- Discern syntax errors and rectify syntax application in control structures.