elif

Question

Basic question here,
I'm currently on boolean- logic chapter and going over "and, or, not" and I noticed that when typing code certain codes will pull a syntax error if an "elif" is not used rather than a "if,else". So when do I know when to use "elif" rather then just waiting for an error?

Answer 1

elif is used when you already have an if . think about elif as a special else.
And you cant have an else without a if

Answer 2

You must use "if" first, if the condition is false you can set another condition using "elif". But remember "if" always comes first.