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Start your free trialZach Graulich
306 PointsPLEASE help me, not sure why this isn't working
I have typed in all that i should but when i put dork it won't give me another try it will quit me out
String ageAsString = console.readLine("How old are you? ");
int age = Integer.parseInt(ageAsString);
if (age < 13) {
//Insert exit code
console.printf("Sorry you must be at least 13 to use this program.\n");
System.exit(0);
}
String name = console.readLine("Enter a name: ");
String adjective = console.readLine("Enter an adjective: ");
String noun;
do {
noun = console.readLine("Enter a noun: ");
if (noun.equalsIgnoreCase("dork") ||
noun.equalsIgnoreCase("jerk")) {
console.printf("That language is not allowed. Try again. \n\n");
}
} while(noun.equalsIgnoreCase("dork") || noun.equalsIgnoreCase("jerk"));
String adverb = console.readLine("Enter an adjective: ");
String verb = console.readLine("Enter a verb ending in -ing: ");
2 Answers
Brandon Zeck
3,127 PointsHi Zach Graulich,<p>
I was wondering if you gave an age < 13 as your first input</p><p>
Awaiting your reply.</p><p>
Thanks</p>
Yongshuo Wang
5,500 PointsI have copied your code into my workspace, it works okay. Please make sure, when the system ask you to "Enter a noun", then you enter the jerk or dork.
Hope it can help you.