Which phrase is most equivalent to "a wide variety of"?

• A. a wide range of
• B. as for
• C. in general; usually
• D. with regard to

Answer: (A)

This question tests how well you match phrases that express breadth or diversity. Both “a wide variety of” and “a wide range of” mean many different kinds of something and are used to describe a broad assortment. The best match is “a wide range of” because it preserves that sense of many different kinds within a category, just like the original phrase.

The other options don’t carry the same meaning: “as for” introduces a topic or shifts focus; “in general; usually” talks about general truth or typicality; “with regard to” means concerning or relating to a certain subject. So they don’t express the same idea of breadth of items as clearly.