Describing Graphs and Charts
Learning Objective
I can describe information presented in graphs and charts precisely.
Key Concepts
When describing numbers on a graph that are generally going up, you can use the words rise and increase, but if the numbers are going up quickly, you can use the word soared.
When numbers on a graph are going down, you can use the general term decreased, but if the numbers are going down dramatically, you can say they plummeted.
Adverbs like gradually, dramatically, and significantly can be used to more accurately describe the trends shown on a graph.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Which of the following words would be MOST appropriate to describe a situation where the numbers on a graph go up very quickly?
2. Describe a scenario where the term 'stabilized' would be appropriate to describe a trend in a graph.
3. If a graph shows a slight decrease in sales over a period, which word would be MOST suitable to describe this trend?
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