For example, 20 to 35% (figure rose to 35%)
By – difference
Figure rose by 15%
1. The sale rose significantly to 35% in 1996 from 20% in 1991.
2. The sale escalated significantly by 15% in 1996.
3. The sale displayed a significant rise of 15% in 1996.
4.The sale stood at 35% in 1996 as against 20% in 1991.
5. The sale was 20% and 35% in 1991 and 1996 respectively.
Complex Structures
1. After + v1 + ing and v1 + ing, S + v2 + O
Example,
After increasing to 700 in 1980 from 500 in 1970 and decreasing to 300 in 1990, the sale rose to 600 in 2000.
2. Having + v3 and v3, S + v2 + O
Having rose from 500 in 1970 to 700 in 1980 and dwindled to 30 in 1990, the sale increased to 600 in 2002.
3. Before + v1 + ing, S + v2 + O
Before rising to 500 in 2002, the sale dwindled considerably to 300 in year…
4. v1 + ing….., S + v2 + O
