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More Choices with else if

Pick between several options.

More Choices with else if is a free Javascript for Kids lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 4 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Javascript for Kids learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.

More Choices! 🎚️

Hi, choice master! 🌟 Sometimes we have MORE than two choices.

We use else if to add more doors to check! 🚪🚪🚪

let n = 2
if (n === 1) {
  console.log("One")
} else if (n === 2) {
  console.log("Two! ✌️")
} else {
  console.log("Something else")
}

A Chain of Choices ⛓️

else if goes between if and else.

The computer checks each door from top to bottom until one is true! 🪜

let color = "red"
if (color === "blue") {
  console.log("Sky! 🔵")
} else if (color === "red") {
  console.log("Apple! 🍎")
}

Pick a Fruit 🍓

Let us pick a treat based on a number!

Each else if is another choice. 😋

let pick = 3
if (pick === 1) {
  console.log("Apple 🍎")
} else if (pick === 2) {
  console.log("Banana 🍌")
} else if (pick === 3) {
  console.log("Cherry 🍒")
}

Only the First True One 1️⃣

The computer stops at the FIRST door that is true. The rest are skipped!

Like picking the first open door. 🚪

let age = 8
if (age > 5) {
  console.log("First true! 🎉")
} else if (age > 7) {
  console.log("Skipped!")
}

Grading a Score 🎯

Let us give a medal based on score!

Gold, silver, or bronze. 🥇🥈🥉

let score = 75
if (score > 90) {
  console.log("Gold! 🥇")
} else if (score > 70) {
  console.log("Silver! 🥈")
} else {
  console.log("Bronze! 🥉")
}

Weather Choices 🌦️

What should we do based on the weather?

Sunny, rainy, or snowy! ☀️🌧️❄️

let weather = "snow"
if (weather === "sun") {
  console.log("Play! ☀️")
} else if (weather === "rain") {
  console.log("Umbrella! 🌧️")
} else if (weather === "snow") {
  console.log("Snowman! ⛄")
}

The Final else 🛟

The else at the end catches EVERYTHING that did not match.

It is the safety net! 🪂

let pet = "fish"
if (pet === "dog") {
  console.log("Woof 🐶")
} else if (pet === "cat") {
  console.log("Meow 🐱")
} else {
  console.log("A different pet! 🐠")
}

Choosing a Level 🎮

Pick a game level based on points!

Easy, medium, or hard. 🕹️

let points = 50
if (points < 30) {
  console.log("Easy 🟢")
} else if (points < 70) {
  console.log("Medium 🟡")
} else {
  console.log("Hard 🔴")
}

Days of the Week 📅

Let us decide a fun activity for a day!

Each day gets its own choice. 🗓️

let day = "Sat"
if (day === "Mon") {
  console.log("School 🏫")
} else if (day === "Sat") {
  console.log("Park day! 🌳")
} else {
  console.log("Another day")
}

Big, Medium, or Small? 📏

Let us sort a number into a group!

Three sizes to choose from. 🐘🐰🐜

let size = 5
if (size > 8) {
  console.log("Big 🐘")
} else if (size > 3) {
  console.log("Medium 🐰")
} else {
  console.log("Small 🐜")
}

Your Choice Chain 🧒

Change the number and see which choice runs!

Try 1, 2, and 3. 🎲

let num = 2
if (num === 1) {
  console.log("One! ☝️")
} else if (num === 2) {
  console.log("Two! ✌️")
} else {
  console.log("Three or more! 🤟")
}

Quick Check ✅

Last decision question! You rock! 🤘

Choice Master! 🏆

Incredible! 🎉 Today you learned:

else if adds more choices
The computer picks the FIRST true one
else at the end is the safety net

You finished Yes or No Decisions! Decision genius! ⭐

let n = 1
if (n === 1) {
  console.log("I learned else if! 🎉")
}

Frequently asked questions

Is the “More Choices with else if” lesson free?

Yes — the full text of “More Choices with else if” is free to read here on the web, and the Javascript for Kids course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Javascript for Kids course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.

What will I learn in “More Choices with else if”?

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Do I need any experience to start Javascript for Kids?

No prior experience is required. Javascript for Kids on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 4 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.

How long does the “More Choices with else if” lesson take?

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