Ranging from
Hello,
Can 'ranging from' be used in this manner?
We have a variety of items here, ranging from cots to beds to lamps. (1)
I know many times it is used as: ranging from A and B to X and Y. (2)
But if there are only three items, can (1) be used?
Or is there a different way altogether?
Thank you.
Top answer
You can't use "range" that way. The items have to fall within a range to do that. The cots can range from twin to king-size, or the lamps from clip-on reading lamps to airport searchlights.
- You can't use "range" that way.
- The items have to fall within a range to do that.
- The cots can range from twin to king-size, or the lamps from clip-on reading lamps to airport searchlights.
- I would not use three examples in that case.
- Two suffice to define a range.
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You can't use "range" that way. The items have to fall within a range to do that. The cots can range from twin to king-size, or the lamps from clip-on reading lamps to airport searchlights. I would not use three examples in that case. Two suffice to define a range.
You want "We have a variety of items here, from cots to beds to lamps." No "ranging".
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