Model answers + questions to practice

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Pie Charts

Vocabulary and Phrases to Use:

• Proportions and Percentages: “constituted,” “comprised,” “accounted for,” “made up,” “represented”
• Describing Shares: “a large portion,” “a small fraction,” “the largest/smallest segment,” “a sizable share”
• Comparative Terms: “larger than,” “smaller than,” “the highest share,” “the smallest segment”
• Distribution Language: “divided into,” “split among,” “allocated to,” “apportioned”

Common Mistakes:

• Describing Exact Percentages Without Summarizing: Avoid listing every percentage. Group large and small sections, focusing on key segments.
• Ignoring Percentage Comparison Terms: Instead of repeating numbers, use words like “constituted” or “represented” to vary language.
• Overuse of Repetitive Language: Avoid saying “percent” repeatedly by using alternatives like “share” or “portion.”

Example Sentence:

• “Housing costs constituted the largest portion of the budget, making up 35% of total expenses.”