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Sentence Structure and Grammar Exercises

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Sentence Structure and Grammar Exercises

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Writing task 1: REVIEW

ACTIVITY 1: JOIN TWO SENTENCES USING WORDS IN BRACKETS. YOU MAY MAKE ANY CHANGES IF NECESSARY

1.​ The number of guests increased rapidly from 100 thousand in 2005 to 150 thousand in 2006. Five years later, it peaked at
300 thousand. (Before)
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2.​ From 1987 to 1992, international arrivals to the coast decreased slightly from 40 thousand to 35 thousand. In 2007, it rose
significantly to over 70 thousand visitors. (Despite)
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3.​ The number of foreign travellers to the mountain stood at 20 thousand in 1987. The figure grew steadily to nearly 33
thousand at the end of the period. (After)
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4.​ The number of lake visitors rose from 10 thousand in 1987 to a peak of above 75 thousand in 1992. It declined quickly by 20
thousand in 1994. (There ... followed by ...)
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5.​ The total visitor count to the museum started at only 100 people. One year later, it saw a five-fold increase to 500 people.
(but then)
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ACTIVITY 2: REWRITE THE SENTENCES

1.​ Rice exports from Asia fluctuated significantly over the period.

There were………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2.​ The number of COVID cases has risen considerably.

There ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3.​ There has been a slight decline in the amount of money spent on research development.

The amount….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4.​ Online tickets dropped rapidly last month.

There ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5.​ There was a small increase in the sales of oranges from 2012 to 2013.

The….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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6.​ The number of train passengers remained unchanged during the period.

There ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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ACTIVITY 3: FILL IN THE GAPS WITH A SUITABLE PREPOSITION.

1.​ The income of A rose _____ $60 million _____ $180 million.

2.​ The income of B reduced _____ $140 million _____ $40 million.

3.​ The income of A rose _____ $120 million (from $60 million _____ $180 million).

4.​ The income of C recorded a reduction _____ $200 million _____ $100 million.

5.​ The income of D remained unchanged _____ $80 million.

6.​ The income of E fluctuated _____ $120 million _____ $170 million.

7.​ The income of E bottomed _____ $40 million.

8.​ The income of F peaked _____ $190 million.

9.​ The income of F hit a low _____ $80 million.

10.​The income of G reached a high _____ $120 million.


ACTIVITY 4: Sort the following adjectives into three groups based on the degree of change they describe:

Strong changes (A) Moderate changes (B) Slight changes (C) Adjectives
1.​ significant
2.​ gradual
3.​ considerable
4.​ modest
5.​ sharp
6.​ steady
7.​ substantial
8.​ slight
9.​ marked
10.​minor
11.​ dramatic
12.​marginal
13.​ noticeable
14.​rapid
15.​insignificant
16.​moderate
17.​ steep
18.​slow
19.​negligible
20.​sudden
Exercise:

The bar chart shows the percentage of young people in higher education in 2000, 2005 and 2010.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Common questions

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Adjectives describing change can be categorized into strong (e.g., significant, sharp), moderate (e.g., gradual, moderate), and slight (e.g., slight, marginal) to effectively communicate the degree of change in various contexts. This categorization helps in precisely describing changes without ambiguity .

Despite a slight decrease in international arrivals to the coast from 40 thousand to 35 thousand between 1987 and 1992, the number of visitors rose significantly to over 70 thousand by 2007. This illustrates how 'despite' can be used to show a turnaround in the context of fluctuating tourism numbers .

The income of E bottomed at $40 million while the income of F peaked at $190 million, effectively communicating the concepts of minimum (trough) and maximum (peak) points in financial figures .

After the initial figure of 20 thousand foreign travellers to the mountain in 1987, the number grew steadily to nearly 33 thousand by the end of the period. This use of 'after' links the initial and final figures while describing a steady growth trajectory .

The number of train passengers remained unchanged during the period, indicating stability in the reported figures. This sentence employs 'remained unchanged' to convey consistency across time .

There was a rise in lake visitors from 10 thousand in 1987 to a peak of above 75 thousand in 1992, followed by a rapid decline of 20 thousand by 1994. This construction illustrates contrasting trends in visitor numbers over time, using 'there was followed by' effectively .

Rice exports from Asia fluctuated significantly over the period, indicating periods of rise and fall within the timeframe. This statement summarizes the variable nature of exports without detailing specific figures .

Considerable rises in figures, such as the increase in COVID cases, necessitate precise language to convey urgency and scale—effective wording ensures clarity in communicating the significance of such changes .

The number of guests increased rapidly from 100 thousand in 2005 to 150 thousand in 2006 before it peaked at 300 thousand five years later. This sentence effectively uses 'before' to describe the sequence of events, showing a rapid increase followed by a peak .

The total visitor count to the museum started at only 100 people, increasing five-fold to 500 people one year later, but then experienced a change in the succeeding period. 'But then' indicates a potential change in trend after an initial increase .

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