Numbers
Numerical Expressions
Decimals
Read decimals by expressing the number before the point, followed by the word 'point' and each individual number.
Example:
5.62 - five point six two
5.92 - five point nine two
Percentages
Read percentages by expressing the percentage followed by the word 'percent'.
Example:
82% - eighty two percent
89% - eighty nine percent
Fractions
Read the top fraction followed by the number + 's'
8/10 - eight tenths
13/19 - thirteen nineteenths
NOTE: 1/4 =>one quarter, 2/3 => two thirds, 1/2 one half
Number Expressions
These expressions are used with numerical expressions:
Speed -- 100 mph
Weight -- 80 kg
Telephone number -- 0171 895 7056
Decimal -- .087
Date -- 12/04/65
Percentage -- 75%
Temperature -- 28° C
Height -- 1 m 89 cm
Price -- $60
Fraction -- 8/13
Score -- 2-1
Showing Growth or Decline
Useful Verbs
rise
increase
go up by X %.
Example:
The idea of good stewardship is on the rise.
Stereotyping and xenophobia increased in rural communities throughout the twentieth century.
decline
decrease
go down
Example:
Our survey shows a decrease in confidence.
Despite our strong links to the community pledges and donations declined last year.
Useful Adverbs
Increase / Decrease
sharply
dramatically.
steadily.
slowly.
rapidly.
haltingly.
Example:
Membership fees rose sharply last year to compensate for the drop off in membership.
Our methodology dramatically improved.