LDP/LDP/guide/docbook/abs-guide/ex32.sh

#!/bin/bash

PS3='Choose your favorite vegetable: '

echo

choice_of()
{
select vegetable
# [in list] omitted, so 'select' uses arguments passed to function.
do
  echo
  echo "Your favorite veggie is $vegetable."
  echo "Yuck!"
  echo
  break
done
}

choice_of beans rice carrots radishes rutabaga spinach
#         $1    $2   $3      $4       $5       $6
#         passed to choice_of() function

exit 0