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Why did the author choose to use English instead of formal specifications?

  • To avoid ambiguities
  • To encourage readers to implement Python
  • To make the document more understandable to the average reader (correct)
  • To make the document more precise

What might happen if someone tried to re-implement Python solely based on this document?

  • They would implement a completely different language (correct)
  • They would implement a language identical to Python
  • They would implement a language similar to Python
  • They would not be able to implement anything

Who would benefit from the precise rules about a particular area of the Python language?

  • Readers who want to implement Python
  • Readers from Mars
  • Readers who want to understand Python (correct)
  • Readers who want to invent a cloning machine

What does the author suggest if someone wants to see a more formal definition of the Python language?

<p>Volunteer their time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using English instead of formal specifications?

<p>To make the document more understandable to the average reader (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential drawback of using English instead of formal specifications in this document?

<p>The document may not be suitable for re-implementing Python (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who would benefit from the precise rules about a particular area of the Python language?

<p>Experienced Python programmers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's suggestion if someone wants to see a more formal definition of the Python language?

<p>Look for formal specifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author choose to use English instead of formal specifications in this document?

<p>To make the document more understandable to the average reader (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if someone tried to re-implement Python solely based on this document?

<p>They may guess things and end up implementing quite a different language (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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