Line graph vocabulary

Which phrase best describes a sharp increase in a line graph?

• A) A gradual rise

• B) A dramatic surge

• C) A slight decline

• D) A steady drop

If a trend remains unchanged over time, which phrase is most appropriate?

• A) Fluctuate wildly

• B) Remain stable

• C) Drop suddenly

• D) Peak at

What does the phrase “level off” mean in IELTS Writing Task 1?

• A) The trend fluctuates significantly

• B) The trend continues to rise

• C) The trend stabilizes after increasing or decreasing

• D) The trend falls drastically

If a line graph shows data decreasing steadily and fast over time, which verb should you use?

• A) Soar

• B) Plunge

• C) Fluctuate

• D) Peak

What is the correct synonym for "a small increase"?

• A) A dramatic surge

• B) A slight rise

• C) A sharp drop

• D) A rapid climb

Which of the following describes a trend that goes up and down frequently?

• A) Plummet

• B) Stabilize

• C) Fluctuate

• D) Dip slightly

What does "peak at" mean in a line graph description?

• A) To reach the highest point before falling again

• B) To remain constant over time

• C) To decrease gradually

• D) To fall to the lowest level

Which phrase is NOT suitable to describe a significant drop?

• A) Decline sharply

• B) Plummet suddenly

• C) Increase slightly

• D) Drop drastically

If a trend begins to decrease after a period of growth and then increase again but not creating big differences , which phrase can be used?

• A) Reach a peak and then decline

• B) Drop and then climb steadily

• C) Level off after falling

• D) Fluctuate at a low level

Which sentence correctly uses the word "steep" in describing a trend?

• A) The percentage of car sales showed a steep increase in 2020.

• B) The sales of mobile phones fluctuated steeply throughout the year.

• C) The number of tourists remained steep in the summer.

• D) The unemployment rate steadily steeped over the decade.