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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Slices Back and Forth

Make a copy of favorite_things and name it sorted_things. Then use .sort() to sort sorted_things.

I don't understand what i am doing wrong in this code.

slices.py
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[-2:]
sorted_things = favorite_things[:].sort()

2 Answers

Christian Mangeng
Christian Mangeng
15,970 Points

Hi Rylee,

you need to separate the two steps. First make the copy and then sort the list.

Richard Rogers
Richard Rogers
18,880 Points

Hello Rylee,

You are almost there. Do properly complete the challenge you must: 1) Make a copy of the list 2) Sort the list 3) Call back the the list

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[-2:]
sorted_things = favorite_things[:]
sorted_things.sort()
sorted_things