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Ali S
2,605 PointsI can't sort my list.
My task is to: Alright, let's make this last step a bit harder and do two things. Make a copy of favorite_things and name it sorted_things. Then use .sort() to sort sorted_things.
It keeps saying task one is no longer passing
Thanks in advance!
favorite_things = ['raindrops on roses', 'whiskers on kittens', 'bright copper kettles',
'warm woolen mittens', 'bright paper packages tied up with string',
'cream colored ponies', 'crisp apple strudels']
slice1 = favorite_things[1:4]
slice2 = favorite_things[5:7]
favorite_things[:] = cal
cal= favorite_things.sort()
sorted_things = cal
2 Answers
Steven Parker
231,236 PointsA syntax error causes all tests to fail, including the re-test of task 1. The line "favorite_things[:] = cal" is causing that problem because it's trying to get something from "cal" which has not been created yet (you won't actually need it for this challenge anyway).
The challenge says "Make a copy of favorite_things and name it sorted_things. Then use .sort() to sort sorted_things."
It's important to do those things in the requested order because the "sort" function changes the list you apply it to. It also does not return anything, so you won't need an assignment when you use it.
Ali S
2,605 PointsThanks it worked