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Mirza Mansoor Ali Baig
1,713 PointsOutput for a task challenge on String concept.
Output a sentence that takes both the name and past tense verb using a single statement. It should look like this: name really past tense verb this coding exercise.
// I've imported java.io.Console for you. It is stored in a variable called console for you.
String name = console.readLine(" *Mirza* ");
String pastTenseVerb = console.readLine("*was doing great in*");
console.printf("*Mirza* really *was doing great in* this coding exercise %s%s\n",name,pastTenseVerb);
3 Answers
jacobproffer
24,604 PointsHey MIrza,
First, for your name variable, you should have a more appropriate prompt for the user. For example, 'Enter your name: '. Same goes for your pastTenseVerb variable.
Your issue with this challenge is your print statement. Do you remember how to use %s? If not, I would suggest re-watching the video.
However, if you're stuck, consider the following:
// Prompt user for their favorite game and assign input to favoriteGame
String favoriteGame = console.readLine("Enter your favorite Game: ");
// Use the format method to print the user's favorite game
console.printf("%s is my favorite game.", favoriteGame);
Mirza Mansoor Ali Baig
1,713 PointsHey Jacob, thanks for your help mate. I know how to use %s, but did you check the print statement task it should come in an asterisk, that is where I got stuck anyhow, I'll use this as an example and I'll try and if in even worst case if it doesn't work I'll pass my comments...
jacobproffer
24,604 PointsAh, I see where you got confused. The asterisks were meant to be an indication as to where your name and pastTenseVerb variables should be in your final print statement. I can see how that can be misleading to the user.
If that doesn't make since, check out the following:
You are a *age* year old *gender*.
String age = console.readLine("What is your age? ");
String gender = console.readLine("Are you male or female? ");
console.printf("You are a %s year old %s.", age, gender);
Mirza Mansoor Ali Baig
1,713 PointsThanks for your help, I cracked it. You know, I thought asterisk has to be in a printf statement.
jacobproffer
24,604 PointsGreat to hear!