Expressions for writing different fractions
Percentage Fraction Percentage Fraction
80 % Four-fifths 40 % Two-fifths
75 % Three-quarters 35 % More than a third
70 % Seven In ten 30 % Less than a third
65 % Two-thirds 25 % A quarter
60 % Three-fifths 20 % A fifth
55 % More than half 15 % Less than a fifth
50 % Half 10 % One in a ten/one-tenth
45 % More than two
fifths
5 % One in a twenty
Expressing approximation Changing percentages to other
phrases
Percentage Qualifier Percentage Proportion / number / amount /
majority / minority*
77 % Just over three quarters
75% - 85% A very large majority
77 % Approximately three quarters
65% - 75% A significant proportion
49 % Just under a half
10% - 15% A minority
49 % Nearly a half 5% A very small number
32 % Almost a third
Writing checklist
Task response Yes/no proof
1. Have I written between 250 and 325 words?
2. Do I clearly identify the task in the introduction?
3. Do I state my position in the introduction and
conclusion?
4. Does each paragraph relate to the task?
Coherence and cohesion yes/no proof
1. Have I used paragraphs?
2. Is there a clear introduction, main argument and
conclusion?
3. Does each paragraph have a clear topic sentence?
4. Have I used examples and reasons?
5. Do my sentences link together?
6. Have I used punctuation?
Lexical resource yes/no proof
1. Have I repeated the wording of the question?
2. Are there any words I repeat consistently?
3. Have I used some academic vocabulary?
4. Have I used vocabulary specific to the topic of the
question?
Grammatical range and accuracy yes/no proof
1. Have I checked spelling?
2. Have I checked my verb tenses?
3. Are my sentences between 15 and 20 words long?
