freeCodeCamp/guide/english/certifications/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/regular-expressions/match-a-literal-string-with-different-possibilities/index.md

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title: Match a Literal String with Different Possibilities
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## Match a Literal String with Different Possibilities

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Suppose you want to match many different words with your regular expression; using the `|` symbol, that becomes possible. In this challenge, you are using that symbol to identify four different pets hidden within strings!

## Hint 1:

Inside the string literal, place the pet names, each seperated by the `|` symbol.

## Spoiler Alert - Solution Ahead!

## Solution:

```js
let petString = "James has a pet cat.";
let petRegex = /dog|cat|bird|fish/;
let result = petRegex.test(petString);
```
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			`## Match a Literal String with Different Possibilities`

			`<!-- The article goes here, in GitHub-flavored Markdown. Feel free to add YouTube videos, images, and CodePen/JSBin embeds -->`
			Suppose you want to match many different words with your regular expression; using the `\|` symbol, that becomes possible. In this challenge, you are using that symbol to identify four different pets hidden within strings!

			`## Hint 1:`

			Inside the string literal, place the pet names, each seperated by the `\|` symbol.

			`## Spoiler Alert - Solution Ahead!`

			`## Solution:`

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fix: change directory structure 2018-10-12 15:37:13 -04:00			`let petString = "James has a pet cat.";`
			`let petRegex = /dog\|cat\|bird\|fish/;`
			`let result = petRegex.test(petString);`
			```