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Concussions are brain injuries that occur when a person receives a blow to the head, face, or neck. Although most people who suffer a concussion experience initial bouts of dizziness, nausea, and drowsiness, these symptoms often disappear after a few days. The long-term effects of concussions, however, are less understood and far more severe. Recent studies suggest that people who suffer multiple concussions are at significant risk for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disorder that causes a variety of dangerous mental and emotional problems to arise weeks, months, or even years after the initial injury. These psychological problems can include depress ion, anxiety, memory loss, inability to concentrate, and aggression. In extreme cases, people suffering from CTE have even committed suicide or homicide. The majority of people who develop these issues are athletes who participate in popular high-impact sports, especially football. Although new sports regulations and improvements in helmet technology can help protect players, amateur leagues, the sports media, and fans all bear some of the responsibility for reducing the incidence of these devastating injuries.  

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1.    The Pie Chart illustrates changes in the  .........

2.    The graph/ table shows/ indicates/ illustrates/ reveals/ represents/ elucidates/ depicts that ………

3.    It can be seen from the graph/ table that ………………

4.    As is illustrated by the graph/ table…………..

5.    Some Terms that are used for GRAPHS :-

FOR DECREASE/ FALL :- Dramatic fall, Gradual fall, Marked fall, Rapid fall, Moderate fall, Significant fall, Slight fall, Sharp fall, Sudden fall, Decreased at an astounding rate, Plummeted, decline/ dropped with slight fluctuations, Downward trend.  

FOR INCREASE :- Gradual Increase, Marked Increase, Moderate Increase, Sharp increase, Significant increase, Steady Increase,  Steep Increase, Reached at highest level, Improvement, Recovery, Recovered slightly or strongly, Upward trend.  

6.    Overall this represents a huge increase in the number of ...........

7.    The Bar Chart illustrates the number of .........

8.    The year 2011 saw the most dramatic developments ...

9.    There was also a significant growth in the number of ........

10.There was a dramatic increase in ........

11.Prices rose steadily…………

12.The 2 pie charts give information about ........

13.It is immediately obvious that there some things are significantly different between the two charts.

14.There has been a notable increase in .......

15.There are some similarities, however,..........

16.It is interesting to note that ........

17.The rate of decline of X appears to be slowed

18.There was also a fall in the number of ........

19.The X increased slightly in 2000 but it dropped again in 2002

20.The overall trend has been a positive one.

21.The overall sales trend is an upward trend.

22.Experienced a dramatic fall in numbers

23.Although the trend was downwards overall.

24.This figure is double that of X and three times that of Y

25.However this trend changes considerably in 2008

26.Sales figure rose significantly throughout this time

27.The figure began to rise more significantly in 2000

28.The vertical axis represents the X and the horizontal axis represents the Y

29.Overall the chart indicates that there were greater fluctuations .

30.In brief there were marked differences in ..............

31.From the graph it is generally obvious that ..............

32.The curve gradually increases to reach ........

33.This is followed by gradual decline in ...................

34.Then there is sharp rise in .................

35.In summer time the curve gradually decrease to reach its lower limit

36.There is a slight fall in ..................

37.There was dramatic rise in............

38.Market fluctuated considerably

39.After that however there was a gradual decline in ..........

40.This table clearly presents and compares ...........

41.In this analysis we will examine 3 pie charts ..........

42.The diagram provides an overview of ...............

43.The table show 2 sets of related information

44.The overall trend shows fluctuation with slight increased towards the end of the period.

45.The table gives the breakdown of ................

46.It is noticeable that ..........

47.A similar pattern can be seen in X

48.The given line graph illustrates information on the number of.........

49.In fact there is considerable fluctuation in the .............

50.Although there have been fluctuation in this trend .........

51.The most obvious trend in this graph is that .............

52.The most outstanding feature of the graph is that ...........

53.However for the next few years the sales declined steadily

54.Some areas remained relatively unchanged.

55.The most striking feature of the graph is …………

56.There was not a noticeable difference between ……….

57.Another outstanding fact is that ……………………..

58.There had been a considerable growth in the …………….

59.In 1998, however, the sales of company X marginally overtook the sales of company Y.

60.Aged 7 to 14 years registered the second highest figure of around ……………

61.To put in a nutshell, it is apparent that ……………

62.An astounding 98% of the population lived in X city.

63. It was closely followed by …………….

64.There was a steep decline in the sales till 2004 with slight fluctuations.

65.The sales of company X and Y were more or less at a parallel level.

66.Pizza was the most favorite food in the age bracket of 18-25 years.

67.Based on the statistics, it is estimated that ……………..

68.In conclusion, considerable variations can be seen in all age groups.

69.The most striking/ outstanding feature of the graph is that ………………….

70.The pie chart elucidates that ……………………….

71.A cursory glance at the graph is adequate enough to see that the Rap music is the most favorite genre of music among the youngsters and has a lion’s share of music lovers.

72.The sales of the company X were almost 3 times as compared to company Y sales in the year 2002.

73.The bar graph gives a clear picture of the ……………………………..

74.Overall there had been an increasing trend in …………………….

75.The sales plummeted from 30% to a marginal 5%.

76.A glance at the graph reveals that ……………………

77.After 2009, the rate started climbing at an even pace.

78.Both the ratios kept closer to each other during the most part.

79.Both the rates kept fluctuating throughout the period.

80.The line graph portrays an interesting study of the ………………………

81.Overall, it is apparent from the graph that ……………………………………

82.The multiple bar graph elucidates that …………………

83.It is evident from a quick glance at the graph that …………………..

84.Overall it had a “ lion’s share “ as compared to its counterparts. 

ESSAY:- Connectors that can help you get a better score in Essay Writing

1.   To illustrate

2.   In another hypothetical case

3.   There is also a possibility that

4.   On the positive side

5.   I would probably oppose the fact that

6.   Most important from my point of view

7.   This quotation describes as undeniable fact

8.   To sum up

9.   Of-course, some people may argue that

10.                   To a point, that is true

11.                   Here I would like to put emphasis on

12.                   In short

13.                   Though it may be unpopular to say so

14.                   In extreme cases

15.                   Other consequence may include

16.                   There is a good reason to oppose

17.                   On the whole

18.                   This situation is troublesome and may lead to

19.                   In addition to the other factors listed above

20.                   We live in an ever changing society

21.                   To a large extent

22.                   Many other cases also illustrates

23.                   In recent years

24.                   Here is even a more extreme scenario

25.                   Now imagine

26.                   Let us first concentrate

27.                   For several reasons I would prefer

28.                   However I also believe that

29.                   One must also remember that

30.                   The matter of the fact is that

31.                   While this may be true to some extent

32.                   This brings me to my second point

33.                   However I would argue that

34.                   Although it is undoubtedly true

35.                   All in all, I believe that

36.                   Others myself included are of the opinion that

37.                   Another effective measure would be

38.                   One solution to the problem is

39.                   I suppose most of us would argue that

40.                   It’s a very common sight these days

41.                   To begin with

42.                   While I believe it is true

43.                   In a nut shell

44.                   In conclusion, I believe that

45.                   On the other hand, however, there are those who claim that

46.                   Nowadays modern technology has totally changed our approach to study.

47.                   Personally I believe

48.                   . Experts have put forward many suggestions to address this problem.

49.                   However there is growing evidence that

50.                   Perhaps a solution to this problem is

51.                   This is surprising as most people think that

52.                   Let us take a more detailed look at the causes of this

53.                   One of the most obvious reasons

54.                   I tend to agree that

55.                   In the long run

56.                   “Experience is the best teacher” is an old cliché, but I agree with it.

57.                   The twentieth century has brought with it many advances. With those advances, human lives have changed dramatically.

58.                   The most important thing to realize is that

59.                   I entirely agree with this view, and believe that

60.                   There is plenty of evidence to suggest that

61.                   There is a third factor, however, which contributes to the situation

62.                   The reasons for this trend may involve

63.                   There are advantages and disadvantages for both of the arguments.

64.                   Providing an excellent education in the public school system is vital to the strength of our community and our country.

65.                   I totally disagree with the idea

66.                   there is indeed a correlation between a healthy body and healthy mind.

67.                   sports can serve to create healthier bodies, which in turn would serve as a form of “preventive medicine” thereby cutting down on medical costs.

68.                   When we are healthy, we feel better and so are more likely to be productive academically

69.                   With the advent of globalization

70.                   It’s widely believed in today’s materialistic world that

71.                   However, this statement does not fully hold water

72.                   In conclusion, I would say that I largely agree with the argument that

73.                   Overall, it can be said that

74.                   On the other hand, there is no doubt that

75.                   In conclusion, while both approaches have benefits and drawbacks

76.                   A much debated issue these days is

77.                   To sum up, I think that

78.                   Below I will give my reasons to support my answer

79.                   From my everyday experience and observation I can claim that

80.                   In our modern stressful world we often forget about our customs and traditions

81.                   I am a person who likes to travel. I think traveling is a great opportunity to meet new people, gain more knowledge and experience, and learn new customs and traditions.

82.                   Some people say that the invention of computers is one of the greatest humankind's inventions. However, other people think that computers make their life more stressful.

83.                   The invention of television is undoubtedly one of humankind's greatest inventions

84.                   People learn through their entire lives. Curiosity was always the basic characteristic of a human being. We always want to break limits and learn more.

85.                   Ironically, the government has taken only little/ miniscule steps to combat this problem.

86.                   The problem if aggravated to its highest possible limit then it would be catastrophic.

87.                   Jumping onto the conclusion straightaway would be little pre mature.

88.                   This problem has penetrated the very fabric of our society.

89.                   To come out of the shackles of the poverty we must .........................................

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