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Quiz: Bash Commands and Keyboard Shortcuts

Match the following Bash shortcuts to their descriptions in the table.

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  • DescriptionShell command
    Jump to the beginning of the previous word on the command line.
    Separate commands on the same line.
    Clear from the cursor to the end of the command line.
    Re-execute a recent command by matching the command name.
    Shortcut used to complete commands, file names, and options.
    Re-execute a specific command in the history list.
    Jump to the beginning of the command line.
    Display the list of previous commands.
    Copy the last argument of previous commands.
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