PTE DESCRIBE IMAGE – QUICK REFERENCE (Exam Edition)

PTE DESCRIBE IMAGE – QUICK REFERENCE (Exam Edition)

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1. INTRODUCTION (Start Immediately – 5 Seconds)

Phrase	When to Use
This image shows...	Any image
The graph/chart shows...	Graphs/charts
This diagram illustrates...	Processes/diagrams
The picture depicts...	Photos/maps
According to the image...	Any image

Quick Tip: Just say “This image shows...” for everything. Simple and safe.

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2. OVERVIEW (One Sentence – High Score!)

Phrase	Example
Overall, it is clear that...	Overall, it is clear that sales increased.
The most striking feature is...	The most striking feature is the sharp rise.
In general, we can see...	In general, we can see an upward trend.

Quick Tip: Always give an overview before details. This helps keep your response organized.

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3. TRENDS (Line/Bar Graphs)

Going UP

Phrase	Example
increased steadily	The number increased steadily.
rose significantly	It rose significantly.
reached a peak at...	It reached a peak at 80%.

Going DOWN

Phrase	Example
decreased gradually	It decreased gradually.
declined sharply	It declined sharply.
dropped to a low of...	It dropped to a low of 10%.

STABLE / FLUCTUATING

Phrase	Example
remained stable	It remained stable at 50%.
fluctuated slightly	It fluctuated slightly.

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4. COMPARISONS (Multiple Items)

Similarities

Phrase	Example
is similar to	X is similar to Y.
shows a similar pattern	Both show a similar pattern.

Differences

Phrase	Example
is higher than	X is higher than Y.
is lower than	X is lower than Y.
differs greatly from	X differs greatly from Y.

Superlatives (Highest/Lowest)

Phrase	Example
is the highest among	X is the highest among all.
is the lowest in	X is the lowest in the group.
accounts for the largest share	X accounts for the largest share.

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5. PERCENTAGES (Pie Charts)

Phrase	Example
accounts for X%	X accounts for 25%.
makes up X% of...	X makes up 30% of the total.
represents X%	X represents 15%.
is divided into X parts	It is divided into 4 parts.

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6. PROCESSES (Flowcharts/Diagrams)

Phrase	Example
The process begins with...	It begins with stage one.
This is followed by...	This is followed by stage two.
Next, we see...	Next, we see stage three.
The final stage involves...	The final stage involves inspection.
The cycle repeats itself	The cycle repeats.

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7. MAPS / SPATIAL (Locations)

Phrase	Example
In the center...	In the center is a park.
To the left/right of...	To the left is a school.
At the top/bottom...	At the top are houses.
Adjacent to...	Adjacent to the river is a road.
has changed from... to...	Farms changed to factories.

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8. CONCLUSION (Last 5 Seconds)

Phrase	Example
To conclude...	To conclude, the trend is positive.
In summary...	In summary, both categories grew.
Overall, we can say...	Overall, we can say the process is efficient.

Quick Tip: If running out of time, just say “To conclude...” and briefly repeat your main point.

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9. FILLERS (Avoid Pauses – Sound Natural)

Phrase	Use
As you can see...	Pointing at data
It is worth noting that...	Highlighting key information
Interestingly...	Highlighting a surprising fact
In particular...	Giving a specific detail
For example...	Giving an example
Moreover...	Adding more information