concepts · 6
- 01
Rise, Plummet, Plateau
Choose a trend verb that matches how steep the line really is, and learn which ones never take an object.
- 02
Sharply, Steadily, Marginally
Academic test only. Pair an adverb with a trend verb without contradicting it, and use the adjective form correctly.
- 03
Approximately, Just Under, In Excess Of
Ways to say about without repeating it, and how to put each one on the correct side of the number.
- 04
Proportion And Comparison
Academic test only. Describe proportions and compare several figures accurately, including sentences with respectively.
- 05
Peaks, Troughs And Periods
Academic test only. Describe a chart by its highs, lows and periods instead of walking through every year.
- 06
Review: Describing The Line
All the chart words from this chapter. Test yourself, then write a short summary of the main trends in a chart.