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a range of sth

fixed phr..
B1 Intermediate Oxford

fixed phr.. a group of different things that are all of the same general type.

fixed phr.. a variety or selection of distinct items within a specific category


SIMPLE

The shop sells a range of organic vegetables.

CONTEXTUAL

The university offers a range of courses for students interested in digital marketing and design.

COMPLEX

The government has introduced a range of measures designed to stimulate economic growth and reduce unemployment in rural areas.

Usage

Functions as a quantifier followed by a plural or uncountable noun.

Teaching tip

encourage students to use this as a more sophisticated alternative to 'many' or 'different types of' when discussing options or variety.

Pitfall

a range of studenta range of studentsthe noun following 'a range of' must be plural because the phrase implies a variety of multiple things.

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