Synonyms and Similar Phrases

Finding synonyms and similar phrases is an important part of any IELTS task.

Introduction

The graph.. shows / illustrates / refers to / gives / highlights

Paragraphs (cohesive devices)

According to ... the graph

As stated in ... the graph

Looking at ...the graph

Indicated in ...the graph

Referring to ...the graph

However / In contrast

Movement/change words

Increase (verb), an increase (noun), rise, upward, upturn,

Fall, downward, decrease, slope

Conclusion

To sum up / In conclusion / To conclude