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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types list.remove()

Posted by Betsy Nisbet
Betsy Nisbet
814 Points

Remove list from list

I am still getting the error "Task 1 is no longer passing". But I have retained the code and value from the prior step. Why am I getting this error? thanks

lists.py 
states = [
    'ACTIVE',
    ['red', 'green', 'blue'],
    'CANCELLED',
    'FINISHED'
    5,
]
states.remove(5)
states.remove(['red', 'green', 'blue'])

1 Answer

AJ Salmon
AJ Salmon
5,675 Points
AJ Salmon
AJ Salmon
5,675 Points

Somehow a comma got deleted after 'FINISHED' in the states list. Re-add it in there and it should pass!

states = [
    'ACTIVE',
    ['red', 'green', 'blue'],
    'CANCELLED',
    'FINISHED' #<-- comma goes here after the string 'FINISHED'
    5,
]
states.remove(5)
states.remove(['red', 'green', 'blue'])

Happy coding :)

Michele Needle
Michele Needle
198 Points

I have the same message that Task 1 is no longer passing and my comma is still intact. Now what? I've been trying different things for over an hour.

AJ Salmon
AJ Salmon
5,675 Points
AJ Salmon
AJ Salmon
5,675 Points

This code will pass:

states = [
    'ACTIVE',
    ['red', 'green', 'blue'],
    'CANCELLED',
    'FINISHED',
    5,
]
states.remove(5)
states.remove(['red', 'green', 'blue'])