Vocabulary charts
Linking words
Paraphrasing (Synonyms)
100

When the line in a chart goes up, it means that there is a ______ of prices. (2 synonyms)

a rise (of)

an increase (of)

Others: a growth (of), a peak (of), a surge (of)

100

Mention 3 FORMAL linking structures for adding information. (also and besides are not valid)

Additionally; moreover; furthermore.

Others: what is more, in addition, as well as, in the same way, not only... but also.

100

The graph/table/pie chart/bar chart/diagram gives information about/on...

How can you say "gives information about" in a different way? (3 synonyms)

  • provides information about/on...
  • shows...
  • illustrates...

Others: compares, explains why, describes, draws the conclusion of...

200

When the line in a chart goes down, it means that there is a ______ of sales. (2 synonyms)

a fall (in)

a decrease (in)

Others: a decline (in), a dip (in)

200

Mention 3 FORMAL linking structures for introducing examples. (For example is not valid)

For example, for instance, that is.

Others: in this case, namely, such as, as follows, as exemplified by, notably, mainly.

200

Paraphrase the following sentence completely:

The chart below shows the changes in three different areas of crime in Manchester city centre from 2003-2012.

The line graph displays alterations for burglary, car theft and robbery in the centre of Manchester between 2003 and 2012.

300

When the line in a chart goes up and down, it means that there is a ______ of temperature. (1 synonym)

a fluctuation (of)

Other: a variation (in)

300

Mention 3 FORMAL linking structures for constrasting information. (However is not valid)

conversely; notwithstanding; nevertheless

Others: despite; nonetheless; yet; in spite of; though/although

300

Paraphrase the following sentence completely:

The line graph below shows the household recycling rates in three different countries between 2005 and 2015.

The line graph illustrates the regional household recycling rates in the UK, France and Germany from 2005 to 2015.

400

When there is a rapid, unexpected change, it means that the sales/temperature/prices increased _______. (2 synonyms)

sharply

suddenly

Others: rapidly, abruptly

400

Mention 3 FORMAL linking structures for results/consequences. (Therefore is not valid)

thus, hence, as a result/consequence

Others: Accordingly, consequently

400

Paraphrase the following sentence completely:

The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world.

The six pie charts illustrates the usage of water in percentages for six areas around the world.

500

When there is little change (just a bit!), it means that the sales/temperature/prices decreased _______.  

(2 synonyms)

slightly

marginally

Other: gently

500

Mention 3 FORMAL linking structures for displaying similarities between concepts. (Compared with is not valid)

Equally, likewise, similarly

Others: Correspondingly, in the same way

500

Paraphrase the following sentence completely:

The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities.

The two pie charts draw the conclusion of a survey of boys' and girls' cultural and leisure activities.