Python - 11

Python - 11: Else & Elif Statements

elif and else let your program choose between several possible outcomes.

Your challenge: Check a score and a weather value, then display different messages depending on which condition matches.

Use elif for another condition

Python checks the if condition first. If it is false, it can check an elif condition next.

For example: elif score >= 70:

Use else as the fallback

else runs when none of the earlier conditions are true.

Only one branch in an if / elif / else chain will run.

Order matters

Check the highest score first. If you checked score >= 70 before score >= 90, a score of 95 would match the first condition too early.

Try it: Change score to 95, 75, and 50 to test all three outcomes.

Good Python habit: Arrange related conditions from most specific or highest priority to least specific.

score = 85

if score >= 90:
    print("Amazing job!")

elif score >= 70:
    print("You passed!")

else:
    print("Keep practicing!")

weather = "rainy"

if weather == "sunny":
    print("Go outside!")

elif weather == "rainy":
    print("Bring an umbrella!")

else:
    print("Check the weather again.")