Python Statements
🧾 Python Statements
A statement in Python is a line of code that the Python interpreter can execute. Python programs are made up of many statements written line by line.
Examples of simple Python statements:
✔ Types of Python Statements
Python statements can be categorized as:
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Expression Statement | x + 5, print(10) |
| Assignment Statement | name = "Vipul" |
| Conditional Statement | if, elif, else |
| Loop Statement | for, while |
| Function Statement | def greet(): |
| Import Statement | import math |
✔ 1. Expression Statement
A statement where Python evaluates an expression.
✔ 2. Assignment Statement
Used to assign values to variables.
Multiple assignment:
✔ 3. Conditional Statements
Used to make decisions.
✔ 4. Loop Statements
Used to repeat actions.
✔ 5. Function Definition Statement
Defines reusable code.
✔ 6. Import Statement
Used to include modules.
🔹 Single-Line vs Multi-Line Statements
➤ Single-Line Statement
➤ Multiple Statements in One Line (Not Recommended)
🔹 Line Continuation Statement
When a statement is long, use a backslash \.
🔹 Implicit Line Continuation (Inside (), [], {})
🎯 Summary Table
| Concept | Example |
|---|---|
| Simple statement | print("Hello") |
| Multi-statement line | x=1; y=2 |
| Line continuation | a = b + c \ |
| Blocked statements | if, for, while, def |
