Analyzing Graphs and Comparisons

The video tutorial explains how to describe line graphs, focusing on making comparisons between two lines representing shop openings and closings. It provides guidance on structuring paragraphs, using pronouns effectively, and making relevant comparisons. The tutorial also emphasizes the importance of clarity and avoiding confusion in writing.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Making comparisons between two lines

• Describing downward trends

• Analyzing bar graphs

• Describing upward trends

What does the first line in the graph represent?

• Number of products sold

• Number of employees hired

• Number of shops opened

• Number of shops closed

Why is it better to use 'both' to modify the verb 'saw'?

• It unambiguously signals the boundary between the subject and its verb

• It adds more detail to the sentence

• It makes the sentence longer

• It makes the sentence more complex

What is the issue with using 'those' in the sentence structure?

• It makes the sentence too short

• It fails to match 'saw large fluctuations'

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It adds unnecessary complexity

What general comparison can be made from the graph?

• There were no fluctuations in the data

• There are more openings than closings every year

• Closings outpaced openings in all years except for 2011 and 2015

• Openings and closings were equal every year

Why is it not a good idea to mix the two lines in one paragraph?

• It makes the essay too long

• It makes the essay too short

• It confuses the reader

• It is against the rules

What is the trend observed in the number of shop closings?

• They remained constant

• They fluctuated between 6,000 and 7,000

• They steadily decreased

• They steadily increased

How can you describe the net openings in 2011?

• By ignoring the data

• By only looking at closings

• By only looking at openings

• By comparing openings with closings

What should the introductory paragraph of the essay include?

• A summary of the entire essay

• A list of all data points

• A paraphrase of the graph's title

• A detailed analysis of the graph

What is recommended for structuring the essay?

• Ignoring one of the lines

• Writing a very short essay

• Mixing both lines in one paragraph

• Separating the two lines into different paragraphs