What Is the Correct Syntax of an Assert Statement

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the correct syntax of an assert statement?

• A) assert AssertionError : optionalErrorMessage
• B) assert booleanExpression : optionalErrorMessage
• C) assert stringExpression : optionalErrorMessage
• D) assert booleanExpression = optionalErrorMessage

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Definitions:

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