How is the body of an if-statement block syntactically represented in Python?

Choose the option that best answers the question.

A. Using additional right indentation relative to lines just before and after the block
B. Using the end keyword
C. Using curly braces {}
D. Using additional indentation from the left relative to lines just before and after the block

In Python, the body of an if-statement is represented by additional indentation from the left, meaning any code belonging to the if-statement must be indented further than the if line. This indentation indicates which lines are part of the conditional block. For example, in if condition: , the subsequent lines indented under it will execute only if the condition evaluates to True.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-18

In Python, the body of an if-statement block is syntactically represented by using additional indentation from the left relative to lines just before and after the block.
Here's how it works:

Indentation : In Python, to define a block of code within an if statement, each line of the block has to be indented further to the right than the previous line. This indentation typically consists of 4 spaces for each level of indentation, though other standards exist (like 2 spaces or a tab) as long as it's consistent within the same block.

Syntax : The basic syntax for an if-statement in Python is as follows:


if condition: # Start of the if-statement block # Indented code that runs if the condition is true action_1 action_2 # End of the if-statement block

Example : Let's consider a simple example:

if age >= 18: print("You are eligible to vote.") print("Please register to vote.")
In the example above, both print statements are indented with 4 spaces, indicating they belong to the if-statement block. If the condition (age >= 18) evaluates to True, both actions will execute.

Importance of Consistency : Indentation is not just for readability in Python; it is a part of the syntax that defines which lines of code belong to a particular block. Failing to indent correctly will result in an IndentationError, which will prevent the code from running.

Therefore, the correct option is 4: "Using additional indentation from the left relative to lines just before and after the block."
Using indentation helps make code easy to read and understand, which is a key aspect of writing clean and maintainable code in programming.

Answered by ElijahBenjaminCarter | 2025-07-22