HOW TO WRITE BEST LINE GRAPH TASK 1
Line graph in IELTS writing is the most popular type among all others in academic writing task 1. You have to write down a content which explains the data in the form of line graph.
What actually it is?
Line graph is also recognised as line chart which depict the value of any commodity or something over time.
What about its structure?
Here in this article the accurate structure of IELTS ‘Line Graph’ is given in order to make you learn in relevant way.
Structure: Paragraph 1 (Introduction)
Paragraph 2 (Overview)
Sentence 1 – Write an overview of the first main feature.
Sentence 2 – Overview of second main point.
Sentence 3 – Write down general observation (comparison) detail.
Paragraph 3 – Input the details of essential feature 1
Write further sentences (1,2,3) with a supporting details.
Paragraph 4 – Write down anotger important feature with its supporting details/comparison details.
Introduce the line graph: Explain fully what the IELTS Line graph illustrates.
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How to describe it?
As mentioned above, line graph is an another form of chart type question in Academic writing. You will find particularly 2 types in it:
#Simple On
#Complex One
Simple One: This chart includes only single lane whereas the complex one has two or three sometimes more. Moreover, these lines can be in various types and colours.
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Instructions:
•Do read questions properly and understand it.
•Never try to write directly before reading statement. If you do this practice you may write an inappropriate content or you may miss important points.
•Once you read out statement and understand it, have a clear look on line graph. Get better idea by reading heading while you analyse line graph.
•Pay attention to y-axis and x-axis also.
Write one body paragraph in depth if you have got simpler form in IELTS writing task 1. If you face line graph with two or more lines then you have to write with complexity in two body paragraphs so that you can include in various details.
Pay attention on the initial point as write in individual lines. But don’t forget to mention trends such as like increasing, declining, constant and others.
Apart from this write body paragraph 2 with more complex content with comparison of multiple lines of chart.
In this type you are expected to mention the highlights of IELTS line chart, you need to be skilled at making comparison. You should even know about the point intersection.
Along with this write down peak points also at the beginning and move further with the corresponding information (highest or lowest)
No doubt these highlights are not of enough value but to write them in task us somewhere to have goid scoring.
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# Importance of summary
Summary is very essential component in IELTS line graph to gain good scores.
Thus, always keep in mind to add it with a conclusive statement after your introduction.
Use the above sequence and guidelines to describe effectively.
# Tips to score high
1. Write about 150 words in 20 mins or less.
2. Include crystal clear introduction.
3. Mention details such as x and y axis and different categories.
4. Don’t forget to put an overview statement and key points in one paragraph.
5. Use a wide range of vocabulary without any spelling errors and mention different trends of line graph in different words as vocabulary is also significant.
6. Usage of different nouns, verbs, adverb’s, adjectives.
7. Use the time phrases that vary.
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IELTS Vocabulary related to Line Graph:
Upward Trend:
Increase/ an increase
Rise/ a rise
Grow/ a growth
Climb/ a climb
Downward trend:
Drop/ a drol
Fall/ a fall
Decrease/ a decrease
Decline/ a decline
Other words:
Dip/ a dip
A Fluctuation/ fluctuate
Remain steady
Remain stable
Level off
Remain same or unchanged
Reache a peak of
Peak at
Hit a low/ high of
Bottom out
Plateau
Do remember to include percentages and various numbers in the body paragraph so as to given clear explanation otherwise, you will lose your score.
Structure of body paragraphs must be in logical form and leave empty lines too for better understanding. Be careful while selecting the lines for this type as you are assessed on the ability of selecting key points.
Thank you
LINE GRAPH TASK 1
LINE GRAPH TASK 1