Grammar Point present describe examine

present describe examine

These verbs are followed by a noun phrase; they may not be followed by a that-clause:

The next section presents the theoretical framework.

The following sections describe methods that are the most feasible, portable and time efficient.

The next two chapters examine locations, activities and lifestyles within global cities.

The passive is also used:

This model is presented in Figure 3.1.

illustrate reveal show

These verbs may be followed by a that-clause:

The example illustrates that price is not the only factor in persuading more customers to buy the product.

Evidence from the Levant trade shows that a 10 per cent return on capital was acceptable.

They may also be followed by a dependent clause (= a clause that is not a full sentence) without that:

Figure 2 shows the various payment rates measured in the study.

The passive is also used. A full sentence is followed by as + passive form:

The nature of these structures is shown in Figure 17.3.

The model predicted…, as illustrated in the figure.