Practice Precise Syntax Definition for Programming Languages - 5.1.1.1 | Module 5: Context-Free Grammars (CFG) and Languages | Theory of Computation
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5.1.1.1 - Precise Syntax Definition for Programming Languages

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a Context-Free Grammar?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the term defined in the module.

Question 2

Easy

Why are CFGs important in programming languages?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of grammar in communication.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What defines a Context-Free Grammar?

  • Only based on terminal symbols.
  • Contains only a single start symbol.
  • Each production rule's left-hand side has a single non-terminal.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the structural aspect of grammars.

Question 2

True or False: CFGs can represent nested structures.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember examples of programming language features.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Develop a CFG for a language that generates strings containing balanced parentheses. Provide examples of valid strings that belong to this language.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how parentheses must be matched in pairs.

Question 2

Design a CFG that captures simple arithmetic expressions with addition and multiplication, then explain how operator precedence is maintained.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you would naturally evaluate expressions.

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