2 Python Elif Statement

1. What is an Elif Statement?

 

In simple words:
👉 Python checks one condition after another
👉 When a condition becomes True, Python runs that code
👉 Then Python stops checking the rest

2. Why Use Elif?

Use elif when:

• You have many conditions

• Only one condition should run

3. Simple Elif Example

Example

Output:

4. Elif with Else

 

Example

5. How Python Checks Elif

Python checks conditions from top to bottom.

Example

Output:

👉 Python stops after first True condition.

6. Elif with Strings

Example

7. Elif with Boolean Values

Example

8. Multiple Elif Statements

Example

9. Important Rule: Indentation

 

❌ Wrong

✔ Correct

10. Common Beginner Mistakes

❌ Using else if

❌ Forgetting Colon :

11. Simple Practice Examples

Example 1: Traffic Light

Example 2: Age Group

Example 3: Number Check

12. Summary (Python Elif Statement)

✔ elif means else-if
✔ Checks multiple conditions
✔ Only one block runs
✔ Must come after if
✔ Often used with else

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