IELTS Writing Task 1 – Line Graph

IELTS line graphs

Sometimes, in the IELTS examination, you are asked to explain a Line graph. The IELTS line graph shows how data changes over time. These line graphs will have 2 axes, one is X-axis and another is Y-axis. 

The X-axis shows the time period and the Y-axis shows what is being measured. The line graph highlights the trends when the data goes up and down. You should take only 20 minutes to complete this task and it should be a 150-word essay.

Line graph – An example:

Types of Line Graphs:

There are three types of line graphs. They are:

• Simple line graph
• Multiline graph (or) Polyline graph
• Compound line graph

Simple Line Graph:

Definition: These types of graphs have just a single line plotted on them.

Example: 

Explanation of the graph: The x-axis shows the number of days and the y-axis shows the earnings of a person on that day.

Multiline graph (or) Polyline graph Task 1:

Definition: They are commonly used for comparison. These types of graphs have more than one line. ( on the same axis)

Example:

Explanation of the graph: The x-axis shows the year and the y-axis shows the population in some units. From the graph, we can compare the population of Africa, America, and Europe in the years given.

Compound line graph:

Definition: It is an advanced version of the multi-line graph. The area between two lines is shaded indicating the size of that part.

Example:

Explanation of the graph: The x-axis shows the time and the y-axis shows the frequency. From the graph, we can deduce the vehicle with the highest and lowest frequency.

Tips for IELTS Writing Task 1 Line Graph 2021

• In the introduction part, you can paraphrase the question asked or the topic of the essay.
• When you explain the overall trend, identify the main feature and explain it.
• Ensure that each paragraph has examples that are percentages or numbers to support the sentence written as an explanation. 
• You can look into the various lessons available on the line graph in order to answer the complex questions.
• The last tip is to practice as much as possible so that you get a good hold on what to write in the examination when questions become complex.
• You also need to use suitable verbs, nouns, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions related to time.

IELTS Writing Task 1 Line Graph Vocabulary

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