unit 6-writing nc

2. Adverbs:

2. Adverbs:
- slowly, gradually, steadily
- rapidly, sharply, steeply, suddenly,
dramatically, markedly

3. Nouns:

3. Nouns:
- an upward trend
- a rise, an increase
- a downward trend
- a fall, a drop, a decline, a decrease

4. Adjectives:

4. Adjectives:
- slow, gradual, steady
- rapid, sharp, steep, dramatic,
marked.

A suggested outline

A suggested outline
- a general statement ( title, main
subject of the graph)
- trends at different time
- overall trend

C. Look at the graphs and match the phrases used in
statistical writing to the corresponding information in the
graph.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(4)
a. a sudden fall or drop
b. to reach a peak
c. an upward trend
d. to remain constant
e. to rise steadily or to increase gradually
f. a downward trend
g. a dramatic increase
h. a drop/ fall/ decrease/ decline
i. to level off/ out
j. to reach a plateau

C. Look at the graphs and match the phrases used in
statistical writing to the corresponding information in the
graph.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(4)
a. a sudden fall or drop
b. to reach a peak
c. an upward trend
d. to remain constant
e. to rise steadily or to increase gradually
f. a downward trend
g. a dramatic increase
h. a drop/ fall/ decrease/ decline
i. to level off/ out
j. to reach a plateau
(1)

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