Cause of “return outside of function” syntax error in Python?

Question

I have problem in this code;

\'return\' outside function (, line 4)      4

This code from book called Lea

Answer 1

in this function the return is not properly indented.

def break_words(stuff):
    """This function will break up words for us."""
    words = stuff.split(' ')
    return words

Answer 2

Your indentation is off, try this:

def break_words(stuff):
    """This function will break up words for us."""
    words = stuff.split(' ')
    return words

Indentation is a key component of Python, unlike some other languages - so it is important to ensure that your code is properly formatted.

Answer 3

Indentation matters in python. From what you've pasted the last two lines here are NOT int the scope of break_words.

def break_words(stuff):
    """This function will break up words for us."""
words = stuff.split(' ')
return words