$variable = 2; unless ($variable != 1) { print "Yes, it's one.\n"; } elsif ($variable == 2) { print "Yes, it's two.\n"; } elsif ($variable == 3) { print "Yes, it's three.\n"; } elsif ($variable == 4) { print "Yes, it's four.\n"; } elsif ($variable == 5) { print "Yes, it's five.\n"; } else { print "Sorry, can't match it!\n"; }