Describing Trends A Practical guide

We can describe trends in English in three different ways e.g.: Verbs of change Verbs of change Prepositions Prepositions Different verbs forms Different verbs forms

1- Verbs of Change Profits soared 18.5%. Profits soared 18.5%. Profits are falling. Profits are falling. Sales plummeted in January Sales plummeted in January

2- Prepositions Profits rose 11% to 2,7 billion Profits rose 11% to 2,7 billion Profits have gone up from 3 million to 4 million euros. Profits have gone up from 3 million to 4 million euros. Our business grew by 10% last year. Our business grew by 10% last year. There’s been a decrease in annual sales of 1million euros. There’s been a decrease in annual sales of 1million euros. Last year profits stood at 2.5 pounds. Last year profits stood at 2.5 pounds.

3- Different verb forms The figures show a positive trend. The figures show a positive trend. We are watching the trends carefully. We are watching the trends carefully. Last year we made a loss. Last year we made a loss. In recent months our profits have risen dramatically. In recent months our profits have risen dramatically. If sale drop further, we’ll be in serious financial difficulty. If sale drop further, we’ll be in serious financial difficulty.