Practice
StringsExtendedIGCSE 0478

Output initials from two names

SUBSTRING practice: read a first name and a last name, then output the two initials.

A program reads a first name and a last name.

Write pseudocode that outputs the first letter of each name with no extra spaces.

Your program should

  • Read two STRING values: first name then last name.
  • Use SUBSTRING with a start position of 1 and a length of 1.
  • Output the two initials next to each other, for example AK.

Sample input

Alex
Kim

Sample output

AK

Starter

Pseudocode
// Read FirstName and LastName. Output the first letter of each, joined together.
DECLARE FirstName : STRING
DECLARE LastName : STRING
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