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-# Control Structures
-Control structures allow us to control the flow of execution in a Python program. The two main types are **conditional statements (`if` statements)** and **loops (`for` and `while` loops)**.
-
-## Conditional Statements
-
-Conditional statements allow a program to execute different blocks of code depending on whether a given condition is `True` or `False`. These conditions are typically comparisons, such as checking if one number is greater than another.
-
-### The `if` Statement
-
-The simplest form of a conditional statement is the `if` statement. If the condition evaluates to `True`, the indented block of code runs. Otherwise, the program moves on without executing the statement.
-
-For example, consider a situation where we need to determine if a person is an adult based on their age. If the age is 18 or greater, we print a message saying they are an adult.
-
-### The `if-else` Statement
-
-Sometimes, we need to specify what should happen if the condition is `False`. The `else` clause allows us to handle this case. Instead of just skipping over the block, the program can execute an alternative action.
-
-For instance, if a person is younger than 18, they are considered a minor. If the condition of being an adult is not met, the program will print a message indicating that the person is a minor.
-
-### The `if-elif-else` Statement
-
-When dealing with multiple conditions, the `if-elif-else` structure is useful. The program evaluates conditions in order, executing the first one that is `True`. If none of the conditions are met, the `else` block runs.
-
-For example, in a grading system, different score ranges correspond to different letter grades. If a student's score is 90 or higher, they receive an "A". If it's between 80 and 89, they get a "B", and so on. If none of the conditions match, they receive an "F".
-
-### Nested `if` Statements
-
-Sometimes, we need to check conditions within other conditions. This is known as **nesting**. For example, if we first determine that a person is an adult, we can then check if they are a student. Based on that information, we print different messages.
-
-
-```python
-# Getting user input for the student's score
-score = int(input("Enter the student's score (0-100): "))
-
-if 0 <= score <= 100:
- if score >= 90:
- grade = "A"
- elif score >= 80:
- grade = "B"
- elif score >= 70:
- grade = "C"
- elif score >= 60:
- grade = "D"
- else:
- grade = "F" # Score below 60 is a failing grade
-
-
- if grade == "F":
- print("The student has failed.")
- retake_eligible = input("Is the student eligible for a retest? (yes/no): ").strip().lower()
-
- if retake_eligible == "yes":
- print("The student is eligible for a retest.")
- else:
- print("The student has failed the course and must retake it next semester.")
-
-
-```
-
----
-
-## Loops in Python
-
-Loops allow a program to execute a block of code multiple times. This is especially useful for tasks such as processing lists of data, performing repetitive calculations, or automating tasks.
-
-### The `for` Loop
-
-A `for` loop iterates over a sequence, such as a list, tuple, string, or a range of numbers. Each iteration assigns the next value in the sequence to a loop variable, which can then be used inside the loop.
-
-For instance, if we have a list of fruits and want to print each fruit's name, a `for` loop can iterate over the list and display each item.
-
-Another useful feature of `for` loops is the `range()` function, which generates a sequence of numbers. This is commonly used when we need to repeat an action a specific number of times. For example, iterating from 0 to 4 allows us to print a message five times.
-
-Additionally, the `enumerate()` function can be used to loop through a list while keeping track of the index of each item. This is useful when both the position and the value in a sequence are needed.
-
-```python
-fruits = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]
-for x in fruits:
-  print(x)
-```
-
-```python
-for x in range(6):
-  print(x)
-else:
-  print("Finally finished!")
-```
-### The `while` Loop
-
-Unlike `for` loops, which iterate over a sequence, `while` loops continue running as long as a specified condition remains `True`. This is useful when the number of iterations is not known in advance.
-
-For example, a countdown timer can be implemented using a `while` loop. The loop will continue decreasing the count until it reaches zero.
-
-It's important to be careful with `while` loops to avoid infinite loops, which occur when the condition never becomes `False`. To prevent this, ensure that the condition will eventually change during the execution of the loop.
-
-A `while` loop can also be used to wait for a certain event to occur. For example, in interactive programs, a `while True` loop can keep running until the user provides a valid input, at which point we break out of the loop.
-
-```python
-i = 1
-while i < 6:
-  print(i)
-  i += 1
-```
-
----
-
-## Loop Control Statements
-
-Python provides special statements to control the behavior of loops. These can be used to break out of a loop, skip certain iterations, or simply include a placeholder for future code.
-
-### The `break` Statement
-
-The `break` statement is used to exit a loop before it has iterated through all its elements. When the `break` statement is encountered, the loop stops immediately, and the program continues executing the next statement outside the loop.
-
-For instance, if we are searching for a specific value in a list, we can use a `break` statement to stop the loop as soon as we find the item, instead of continuing unnecessary iterations.
-
-### The `continue` Statement
-
-The `continue` statement is used to skip the current iteration and proceed to the next one. Instead of exiting the loop entirely, it simply moves on to the next cycle.
-
-For example, if we are iterating over numbers and want to skip processing number 2, we can use `continue`. The loop will ignore that iteration and proceed with the next number.
-
-### The `pass` Statement
-
-The `pass` statement is a placeholder that does nothing. It is useful when a block of code is syntactically required but no action needs to be performed yet.
-
-For example, in a loop where a condition has not yet been implemented, using `pass` ensures that the code remains valid while avoiding errors.