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number = 5

if number > 3:
    pass  # Code to be implemented later
else:
    print("It is 3 or less.")

# The `pass` Keyword That Does Nothing

The `pass` keyword is used when syntactically a statement is required, but the program does not need to take any special action. It is particularly useful for leaving portions of code empty for future implementation.

```python title="Example of the pass Keyword"
number = 5

if number > 3:
    pass  # Code to be implemented later
else:
    print("3 or less.")
```

<br />

## Characteristics of the `pass` Keyword

- `pass` truly performs no action and does not affect the flow of program execution.

- It is temporarily used during the code drafting phase to define a structure.

- You can use it in functions, conditional statements, loops, and various other structures.

The `pass` keyword in Python does not perform any operation. It is useful for temporarily leaving a part of the code empty, allowing the rest of the code to execute without errors.

### What is the correct term to fill in the blank?

The pass Keyword That Does Nothing

Characteristics of the pass Keyword

What is the correct term to fill in the blank?

The `pass` Keyword That Does Nothing

Characteristics of the `pass` Keyword