- Halved
Example:
The number of visitors to the national park halved in just six months due to extreme weather conditions.
“Halved” means that the number decreased by 50%, emphasizing a significant reduction.
- Doubled
Example:
By 2022, the number of people working from home had doubled.
“Doubled” indicates that the figure increased by 100%, meaning it is now twice as large as it was before.
- Tripled
Example:
The demand for organic products has tripled over the last five years.
“Tripled” describes a 200% increase, meaning the quantity is now three times what it used to be.
By using these structures and vocabulary effectively, you can convey detailed, accurate descriptions of trends, increases, and decreases in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1. This will help you achieve a high band score, particularly in the areas of Lexical Resource and Grammatical Range and Accuracy.