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Connecting words
Addition Sequence Consequence Contrast
However, on the other
in addition,
first(ly), initially as a result, thus, hand, despite of, in
and similarly,
second(ly) etc. so, therefore, spite of, but,
likewise, as well as
to begin with, then consequently, Though, although,
besides this/that ,
next ,earlier/later it follows that, on the contrary,
furthermore,
after this/that thereby, otherwise, instead of,
also, moreover, not
following this/that eventually, rather, whereas,
only ... but even…
afterwards in that case nonetheless,
admittedly, even though,
compared with,
alternatively
Certainty Condition Definition Summary
obviously certainly if unless whether is refers to in conclusion in
plainly of course provided that for means that is summary lastly finally
undoubtedly so that whether consists of to sum up to conclude
depending on to recapitulate in short
Example Reason Time
for instance one
since as so
example for example before since as
because (of)
just as in particular until meanwhile
due to owing to
such as namely at the moment
the reason why
to illustrate when whenever
in other words
as soon as just as
leads to cause
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Line Graphs for The IELTS Academic Task 1 Writing
The function of a line graph is to describe a TREND pictorially. You therefore should try and
describe the trend in it. If there are many lines in the graph(s), then just generally describe the
trend. If there is only one or two, then use more detail. So, describe the movement of the line(s)
of the graph giving numerical detail at the important points of the line.
To describe the movement, there is some language which will always be useful. Below is a list of
language you can use. Check with your dictionary words that you don't understand and practice
using the words/phrases so you use them in the right way. As you will see, there are a number of
words which are similar in meaning. This means that you will be able to use a variety of
vocabulary which gives a good impression to the examiner who will read and mark your writing.
The words below are particularly useful for line graphs but they can also be used where
appropriate to describe the other types of graph.
Expressing the Movement of a Line
Verbs Nouns
Rise (to) a rise
Increase (to) an increase
Go up to
Grow (to) growth
Climb (to) a climb
Boom a boom
Peak (at) (reach) a peak (at)
Fall (to) a fall (of)
Decline (to) a decline (of)
Decrease (to) a decrease (of)
Dip (to) a dip (of)
Drop (to) a drop (of)
Go down (to)
Reduce (to) a reduction (of)
A slump
Level out a leveling out
No change no change
Remain stable (at)
Remain steady (at)
Stay (at)
Stay constant (at)
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Maintain the same level
Adjectives Adverbs
Dramatic dramatically
Sharp sharply
Huge hugely
Enormous enormously
Steep steeply
Substantial substantially
Considerable considerably
Significant significantly
Marked markedly
Moderate moderately
Slight slightly
Small
Minimal minimally
Describing the Speed of a Change
Adjectives Adverbs
Rapid rapidly
Quick quickly
Swift swiftly
Sudden suddenly
Steady steadily
Gradual gradually
Slow slowly
The Ending for the IELTS Academic Task 1 Writing
You do not need a long and analytical conclusion for The IELTS Academic Task 1 Writing, but I
do feel that you need to write something to end the report for reasons of structure. All you need to
do is to write:
This ends my report.
This is all you need to end your Task 1; I think it's important to do this as it rounds off the report
for the reader.
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