Quiz1Problem5.py

# Quiz1Problem5.py
# edX MITx 6.00.1x
# Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
# Quiz 1, Problem 5
#
# Write a Python function that returns the sublist of strings in aList that
# contain fewer than 4 characters. For example, if aList = ["apple", "cat",
# "dog", "banana"], your function should return: ["cat", "dog"]
#
# This function takes in a list of strings and returns a list of strings.
# Your function should not modify aList.

def lessThan4(aList):
    '''
    aList: a list of strings
    '''
    # Your code here
    newList = []
    for item in aList:
        if len(item) < 4:
            newList.append(item)
            # Debug string, comment out before submitting
            # print(newList)
    return newList
# Calling lessThan4. Comment out before submitting
aList = ["apple", "cat", "dog", "banana"]
result = lessThan4(aList)
print(result)