In a COBOL "IF" statement, the "NEXT SENTENCE" phrase is used to _____
- Provide comments within the "IF" block
- Specify the condition for the "IF" statement
- Transfer control to the next executable sentence following the "IF" statement
- Trigger an error condition
The "NEXT SENTENCE" phrase in a COBOL "IF" statement transfers control to the next executable sentence following the "IF" block, skipping the subsequent sentences if the condition is true.
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