... examples: Increase There was an increase in the unemployment rate (noun) The unemployment rate increased (verb) Lack There is a lack of investment in hospitals (noun) Many hospitals lack the investment ... IELTS Grammar: number, amount, proportion, figure IELTS Grammar: using 'see' in writing task .10 IELTS Vocabulary: word family for 'compare' 10 IELTS Grammar: 'by /in ... 13 IELTS Grammar: Googling for grammar patterns 14 IELTS Grammar: be careful with the 's' 14 IELTS Grammar: verbs and nouns .15 IELTS Grammar: two important points...