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Used with adjectives:
"
We were hoping for a significant improvement."
(significant, huge, major, continuous)
"
We saw a slight improvement from the last test."
(slight, small, actual)
"
He made some noticeable improvements to his house."
(noticeable, drastic, minor, temporary, much-needed, necessary, obvious, visible)
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We saw a gradual improvement in his writing."
(gradual, steady, definite, real)
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The suggested improvements were not completed."
(suggested, expected, desired, planned)
Used with verbs:
"
His last test score reflected an improvement in math."
(reflected, showed, indicated, demonstrated)
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I hope she maintains her improvement in math."
(maintains)
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He made steady improvements at work."
(made)
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The boss demanded improvements in production."
(demanded, encouraged, expected, wanted)
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The new school program produced improvements in reading."
(produced, offered, provided, resulted in, yielded)
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The old house requires substantial improvements before the new owners can move in."
(requires, needs)
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The doctor suggested certain improvements to his diet."
(suggested, recommended, encouraged)
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You will notice significant improvements in your health with proper diet and exercise."
(notice, see, witness, experience)
Used with nouns:
"
We submitted a big improvement plan to the company directors."
(plan, project)
Used with prepositions:
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The school district wants to see significant improvements in all subjects."
(in)
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Substantial improvements were made to the building."
(to, in, around, on)
