Question

If a state does not know whether it will make a shift operation or reduction for a terminal is called _________

(a) Shift/reduce conflict

(b) Reduce /shift conflict

(c) Shift conflict

(d) Reduce conflict

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Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Shift/reduce conflict

For explanation: As the name suggests that the conflict is between shift and reduce hence it is called shift reduce conflict.