Writing Task 1: Describing Trends Flashcards

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Which sentence best expresses an approximate figure?
Answer: Sales stood at roughly 500 units.
'Roughly 500' appropriately approximates the figure.
Which word describes a very rapid fall to a very low level?
Answer: Plummeted
'Plummeted' means fell very rapidly and sharply.
In a process diagram (not a trend graph), which tense is usually used?
Answer: Present simple passive
Process diagrams typically use the present simple passive.
Which option correctly compares the highest category in a bar chart?
Answer: Category A had the highest value.
'The highest value' is the correct superlative form.
Which phrase signals a turning point in a trend?
Answer: After reaching a peak, it began to fall.
A peak followed by a fall marks a turning point.
What should you NOT include in a Task 1 report?
Answer: Your personal opinion on the topic
Task 1 is descriptive; personal opinions are not required.
Which sentence correctly uses 'compared to'?
Answer: Exports doubled compared to imports.
'Compared to imports' is grammatically correct.