IELTS Writing Task 1: Describing Trends 2

Question 1

Which phrase best describes a sharp, sudden upward movement in a graph?

Accepted Answer

Surged dramatically

Answer

'Surged dramatically' conveys a sharp, sudden increase.

Question 2

What is the correct adverb to pair with the verb 'increase' to show a small change?

Accepted Answer

Slightly

Answer

'Slightly' indicates a small degree of increase.

Question 3

In Task 1, what should the overview paragraph contain?

Accepted Answer

Main trends and key features

Answer

The overview summarises the most noticeable trends without detailed data.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly describes a value reaching its highest point?

Accepted Answer

Sales peaked at 500 units.

Answer

'Peaked' means reached the highest point.

Question 5

Which preposition correctly completes: 'The figure rose ___ 20% to 60%.'?

Accepted Answer

by

Answer

'Rose by' expresses the amount of the change.

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