For example, the rise in consumer prices amounted to 0.96% for 1998 and cumulative inflation over the first five months of 199 was negative (-1.5%).
(the rise in consumer prices; amounted; to 0.96%; T:for 1998) (cumulative inflation over the first five months of 199; was; negative (-1.5%)
the rise in consumer prices cumulative inflation over the first five months of 199
amounted was
to 0.96% T:for 1998
negative (-1.5%