Describing charts, graphs, tables, and processes with trend verbs and comparatives, for Academic IELTS.
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- What does 'surge' mean when describing a trend?
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A sudden, sharp increase
- What does 'plummet' mean?
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To fall suddenly and steeply
- What does 'fluctuate' mean?
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To change repeatedly up and down
- What trend verb means to reach the highest point?
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Peak or reach a peak
- What trend verb means to decrease slightly or temporarily?
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Dip
- What trend verb means to move upward gradually?
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Climb or ascend
- What trend verb means to stop changing and stay constant?
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Level off or stabilize
- Sales ____ 45 percent in the first quarter.
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surged by
- Production ____ 500 units in July.
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peaked at
- Prices ____ throughout the year.
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remained stable
- In ____ to 2015, demand fell significantly.
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contrast
- ____, unemployment rates increased.
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Consequently
- ____, the European market recovered steadily.
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Meanwhile
- Complete: 'By ____ the largest percentage was in manufacturing.'
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far
- What comparative phrase means 'much more in degree'?
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Considerably higher / significantly more