a variety of sth
fixed phr..fixed phr.. many different types of something.
fixed phr.. a quantifier phrase used to indicate a diverse range or selection of items within a specific category.
The shop sells a variety of fresh fruit.
The museum offers a variety of activities for children during the summer holidays.
The researchers examined a variety of factors, including socioeconomic status and educational background, to determine the study's outcome.
Usually followed by a plural countable noun or an uncountable noun.
remind students that 'a variety of' functions like 'many' or 'various' and usually requires a plural noun even though 'variety' is singular.
There are a variety of book on the shelf.There are a variety of books on the shelf.the noun following 'a variety of' must be plural because the phrase implies multiple different types.