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Chapter No 5 Class 8

A programming language is a computer language used by programmers to write programs and software. The most commonly used programming languages are C++, JavaScript, Visual Basic, C, and Python. Programming languages are classified as low-level or high-level. To install Python, go to its website, download the installer, follow the installation instructions, and verify the installation. Creating and running a Python program involves writing code in a text editor or IDE, saving the file, opening a terminal, navigating to the file directory, and running the program. In Scratch, users can create custom blocks by clicking "My Blocks" and "Make a Block" to build scripts with different available block types like motion, looks, sound,

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Chapter No 5 Class 8

A programming language is a computer language used by programmers to write programs and software. The most commonly used programming languages are C++, JavaScript, Visual Basic, C, and Python. Programming languages are classified as low-level or high-level. To install Python, go to its website, download the installer, follow the installation instructions, and verify the installation. Creating and running a Python program involves writing code in a text editor or IDE, saving the file, opening a terminal, navigating to the file directory, and running the program. In Scratch, users can create custom blocks by clicking "My Blocks" and "Make a Block" to build scripts with different available block types like motion, looks, sound,

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CHAPTER NO 5

QUESTIONS PAGE NO 110

1. Answer the following.

a. Define programming language. What are the most commonly used programming
languages?

A programming language is a computer language used by programmers and developers to


write and develop different programs and software. A programming language uses words
from English language. The most commonly used programming languages are C++,
JavaScript, Visual Basic, C and Python etc.

b. Differentiate between the types of programming languages.

Programming languages can mainly be classified as low-level and high-level programming


languages. Although simple compared to human languages, high-level languages are more
complex than low-level languages.

c. How do you install Python on your computer?

4 Steps to Install Python on Windows 10

1. Go to Python's website and download the latest version of Python.


2. Select “Windows installer” and click download.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Verify the installation by opening a command prompt and typing: python -V.

d. How do you create and run a Python program?

Steps for creating and running a Python program are as under:

Step 1: Install Python

Step 2: Choose a Text Editor or IDE (we can download and install PyCharm as IDE

Step 3: Write Your Python Code

Step 4: Save Your Python File


Step 5: Open a Terminal or Command Prompt

Step 6: Navigate to the Directory

Step 7: Run the Python Program

Step 8: View the Output

e. How do you use blocks to create a script in Scratch?

To use my blocks in Scratch, just click on the “My Blocks” button which is a pink-colored
circle available on the left side of the screen, and then click on the “Make a Block” option to
create your own customized block.

f. Can you give some examples of different types of blocks that are available in Scratch?

Scratch provides a variety of blocks that fall into different categories, each serving a specific
purpose. Here are examples of different types of blocks available in Scratch:

1. Motion Blocks 2. Looks Blocks 3. Sound Blocks

4. Events Blocks 5. Control Blocks 6. Sensing Blocks

7. Operators Blocks 8. Variables Blocks

9. Custom Blocks

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