Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Programming (Section 1 - No. 42)

What is the purpose of an `ELSE` statement when used with an `IF` statement?

To execute a block of code if the `IF` condition is false.

To start a loop.

To declare a variable.

To terminate a procedure.

An `ELSE` block contains the code to run if the `IF` condition is not met (is false).