Which statement best describes the role of the else block in an if-else structure?

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PHP - Conditional Statements

Which statement best describes the role of the else block in an if-else structure?

AIt runs only if the <code>if</code> condition is false.

BIt runs regardless of the <code>if</code> condition.

CIt runs only if the <code>if</code> condition is true.

DIt runs before the <code>if</code> condition is checked.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand if and else roles
The if block runs when the condition is true; the else block runs when it is false.
Step 2: Confirm else runs only if if is false
By definition, else is the alternative path when if fails.
Final Answer:
It runs only if the if condition is false. -> Option A
Quick Check:
else runs if if false [OK]

Quick Trick: else runs only when if is false [OK]

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