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Writing Task 1: Describing Trends Flashcards

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  1. Which phrase best describes a value that stayed the same throughout the period?

    Answer: Remained constant

    'Remained constant' indicates no change.

  2. What is the best opening for a Task 1 introduction?

    Answer: The graph illustrates the number of visitors to three cities.

    A good intro paraphrases what the visual shows.

  3. Which adverb correctly describes a steady, continuous increase?

    Answer: Steadily

    'Steadily' describes a consistent, continuous increase.

  4. Which sentence correctly describes the lowest point of a trend?

    Answer: Numbers reached a low of 5%.

    'Reached a low' indicates the minimum point.

  5. Which connector best introduces a final comparison or summary detail?

    Answer: In comparison

    'In comparison' introduces a comparative observation.

  6. What is wrong with 'The percentage of people increased to double.'?

    Answer: Should be 'doubled' or 'increased twofold'

    Correct usage is 'doubled' or 'increased twofold'.

  7. Which is the most accurate description of data that fell then rose back?

    Answer: It declined before recovering.

    'Declined before recovering' captures a fall followed by a rise.