Model answers + questions to practice:

https://www.ielts-writing.info/EXAM/IELTS-Writing-Samples/Line-Graph.html

Line Graphs

Vocabulary and Phrases to Use:

• Trend Descriptors: “rose steadily,” “declined sharply,” “fluctuated,” “remained stable,” “leveled off”
• Directional Words: “upward/downward trend,” “on the rise,” “falling trend,” “plateaued,” “spiked”
• Movement Terms: “climbed to,” “dropped to,” “reached,” “stabilized at,” “showed a marked increase”
• Frequency and Extent: “slightly,” “sharply,” “gradually,” “dramatically,” “consistently,” “noticeably”

Common Mistakes:

• Not Describing Trends Clearly: Avoid focusing solely on individual data points; describe overall movements like “fluctuated” or “remained steady.”
• Inconsistent Use of Past/Present Tense: Use the correct tense according to the time frame; past tense for past data and future tense for projections.
• Describing Every Data Point: Avoid listing each number. Instead, highlight key peaks, lows, and overall trends.

Example Sentence:

• “The graph shows a steady increase in internet users, reaching a peak in 2020.”