Describing Graphs

Describing Graphs

Making Reference to Charts, Graphs or Table

• It can be seen from the chart/Figure 1

• As shown in the chart/graph/Table 1

• It can be observed from the chart/graph/table

• Figure 1 depicts..

Using transitional markers

• To indicate addition (besides, moreover, furthermore, apart from that, additionally, in addition to that)

• To indicate contrast (however, nevertheless, in contrats, on the contrary, on the other hand)

• To indicate cause and effect (therefore, thus, hence, consequently, as a consequence, as a result)

• To indicate comparison (similarly, likewise, also, in the same way)

contd.

• To indicate sequence (firstly, first, secondly,second, next, then, after that, finally,lastly)

• To indicate conclusion (in conclusion, as a conclusion, on the whole, in the end, in brief, in short)

Structure

• Introduction (What does the chart show)

• Analyses ( comparison of data presented)

• Conclusion (general trend)

Answer the following questions after studying the chart.

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What does the chart show?

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List all the types of fast food shown in the chart.

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Describe what you can see in the chart.

a) Report the figures for all types of fast food consumed.

b) Describe the highest, lowest figure as well as other interesting figures that can be observed from the chart.

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What conclusion can you draw from the chart?