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Q4.3) Explain Keywords in Python with examples.
Answer:
Definition
Keywords in Python are reserved words that have special meaning in the language.
They cannot be used as identifiers (variable, function, or class names).
Python uses keywords to define syntax and structure of the program.
Characteristics of Keywords
1. Reserved by the Python interpreter.
2. Always in lowercase.
3. Cannot be redefined or used as variable names.
4. Serve as the building blocks of Python programs.
Examples of Python Keywords
Python has 36–37 keywords (depending on version). Here’s the full list categorized by
functionality:
1. Boolean & Constants (3 Keywords)
Keyword Meaning / Use
True Boolean value TRUE
False Boolean value FALSE
None Represents null / no value
2. Logical Operators / Conditionals (7 Keywords)
Keyword Meaning / Use
if Conditional statement
elif Else if for multiple conditions
else Alternative branch for if
and Logical AND operator
or Logical OR operator
not Logical NOT operator
is Checks object identity
3. Loops / Iteration (5 Keywords)
Keyword Meaning / Use
for Loop through a sequence
while Loop until condition is True
break Exit loop immediately
continue Skip current iteration of loop
pass Null statement (does nothing)
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4. Functions / Classes (5 Keywords)
Keyword Meaning / Use
def Define a function
return Return a value from function
lambda Define anonymous function
class Define a class
nonlocal Refer to variable in outer but non-global scope
5. Exception Handling / Error Management (4 Keywords)
Keyword Meaning / Use
try Start a block to catch exceptions
except Handle exceptions
finally Execute code regardless of exception
raise Raise an exception manually
6. Modules / Import (3 Keywords)
Keyword Meaning / Use
import Import a module
from Import specific items from module
as Give alias to module or object
7. Scope / Variable Declaration (3 Keywords)
Keyword Meaning / Use
global Declare a variable as global
nonlocal Refer to variable in outer but non-global scope
del Delete variable or object
8. Context Managers (1 Keyword)
Keyword Meaning / Use
with Used for context manager / resource handling
9. Asynchronous Programming (2 Keywords)
Keyword Meaning / Use
async Define asynchronous function
await Wait for asynchronous operation
10. Iterators / Generators (1 Keyword)
Keyword Meaning / Use
yield Used to return value from generator function
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11. Assertions / Debugging (1 Keyword)
Keyword Meaning / Use
assert Debugging aid – tests condition
How to View All Keywords in Python
Python provides a built-in module keyword to list all keywords.
import keyword
print("Python Keywords:")
print(keyword.kwlist)
Output (Python 3.11 example):
['False', 'None', 'True', 'and', 'as', 'assert', 'async', 'await',
'break', 'class', 'continue', 'def', 'del', 'elif', 'else', 'except',
'finally', 'for', 'from', 'global', 'if', 'import', 'in', 'is', 'lambda',
'nonlocal', 'not', 'or', 'pass', 'raise', 'return', 'try', 'while', 'with', 'yield']
Rules for Using Keywords
1. Cannot be used as variable names.
2. if = 10 # ❌ Error: cannot use keyword as identifier
3. Keywords are case-sensitive (If ≠ if).
4. Must be used according to their purpose in Python syntax.
Note:-
Keywords are essential building blocks of Python programs.
They define the syntax, flow, and structure of the code.
Correct usage of keywords ensures error-free and readable code.
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