πŸ“Š JavaScript
Q. When an empty statement is encountered, a JavaScript interpreter
  • (A) Throws an error
  • (B) Shows a warning
  • (C) Ignores the statement
  • (D) Prompts to complete the statement
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Ignores the statement

Explanation:

In JavaScript, an empty statement (a semicolon ; with no associated code) is completely ignored by the interpreter. It does not cause an error or warning.

Example:

;;;
console.log("Hello, World!");
  • The semicolons (;;;) are empty statements, but they are ignored.
  • The code runs without any issues and prints "Hello, World!".

Why Not Other Options?

  • (A) Throws an error β†’ Incorrect. JavaScript does not throw an error for empty statements.
  • (B) Shows a warning β†’ Incorrect. No warnings are generated for empty statements.
  • (D) Prompts to complete the statement β†’ Incorrect. JavaScript does not prompt the user for incomplete code; it simply ignores empty statements.

Explanation by: Mr. Dubey

In JavaScript, an empty statement (a semicolon ; with no associated code) is completely ignored by the interpreter. It does not cause an error or warning.

Example:

;;;
console.log("Hello, World!");
  • The semicolons (;;;) are empty statements, but they are ignored.
  • The code runs without any issues and prints "Hello, World!".

Why Not Other Options?

  • (A) Throws an error β†’ Incorrect. JavaScript does not throw an error for empty statements.
  • (B) Shows a warning β†’ Incorrect. No warnings are generated for empty statements.
  • (D) Prompts to complete the statement β†’ Incorrect. JavaScript does not prompt the user for incomplete code; it simply ignores empty statements.

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