Describing Line Graphs (3) - Using Adverbs

The following graphs illustrate the use of some adverbs:

• The population rose slowly. (small increase in the population over the period)
• The population rose steadily. (little or no variation in the rate of growth)
• The population rose slightly. (small increase in the population over the period)
• The population rose gently. (small increase in the population over the period)
• The population rose gradually. (small increase in the population over the period)

• From 1996 to 1998, the population increased dramatically.
• From 1996 to 1998, the population increased significantly.
• From 1996 to 1998, the population increased considerably.
• From 1996 to 1998, the population increased rapidly.
• From 1996 to 1998, the population increased substantially.
• From 1996 to 1998, the population increased markedly.
• From 1996 to 1998, the population increased greatly.
• After 1998, the population grew more slowly.

 

• From 1996 to 1998, the population grew from 9.9 million to 10.25 million.
• From 1996 to 1998, the population grew by 0.35 million.
• From 1996 to 1998, the population grew by 350,000.
• From 1996 to 1998, the population grew by 3.535%.

 

• From 1998 to 2007, the population grew from 10.25 million to 10.30 million.
• From 1998 to 2007, the population grew by 0.05 million.
• From 1998 to 2007, the population grew by 50,000.
• From 1998 to 2007, the population grew by 0.488%

 

• Overall, the population went up from 9.9 million to 10.3 million.
• Overall, the population went up by 0.4 million.
• Overall, the population went up by 400,000.
• Overall, the population went up by 4.04%.

 

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