[Grammar] range from making table to making graph

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uktous

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Hi,

Question:
Which sentence is the correct?

Sentence1:
My Word skills range from making table to making graph.
Sentence2:
My Word skills is ranged from making table to making graph.
Sentence3:
I have a wide range of Word skills from making table to making graph.

I want to say:
I understand a lot of Word Skills. I undersatnd both basic skills (eg making table) and advanced skills (eg making graph).

Thanks
 

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Hi,

Question:
Which sentence is the correct?

Sentence1:
My Word skills range from making tables to making graphs.
Sentence2:
My Word skills is ranged from making table to making graph.
Sentence3:
I have a wide range of Word skills from making table to making graph.

I want to say:
I understand a lot of Word Skills. I undersatnd both basic skills (eg making table) and advanced skills (eg making graph).

Thanks

Sentence 1 is (almost) correct - note my amendment above. Tables and graphs both need to be in the plural.
 

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Better to say: My skills in Word (program) ...
 

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Say that they include, not range from and to. Those are two pretty related skills and show a limited range, not an expansive one.
 

emsr2d2

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Say that they include, not range from and to. Those are two pretty related skills and show a limited range, not an expansive one.

The OP said that (in his/her opinion) making tables is a basic skill and making graphs is an advanced skill, which is why I left "range from.....to" in. Personally, I'm inclined to agree with you, Barb!
 
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