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The present tense form of 'ranging' is range or ranges. Example: She ranges from happy to sad in a matter of minutes. (She ranges from happy to sad in a matter of minutes.)
Definition of “range”
- to vary within certain limits
- to extend or stretch over an area or range
- to include a variety of different things
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | range |
| Present Continuous | ranging |
| Present Perfect | ranged |
Example
Her emotions range from joy to anger.
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The prices range from affordable to expensive.
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The discussion is ranging from serious to lighthearted.
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The options are ranging from limited to extensive.
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The opinions have ranged from supportive to critical.
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The distances have ranged from short to long.
range Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | range |
| Singular Second Person (You) | range |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | ranges |
| Plural (We/You/They) | range |
Example
I range in my preferences.
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You range in your interests.
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He ranges in his emotions.
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She ranges in her opinions.
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It ranges in its colors.
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We range in our abilities.
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You range in your tastes.
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They range in their experiences.
