IELTS Grammar For Graphs: © The Effective Collective
IELTS Grammar For Graphs: © The Effective Collective
In this Grammar for Graphs book, you will do many different grammar
activities focused on improving your grammar for IELTS Academic Writing
Task 1. Your answers will help you determine which grammar points you
need to practice for the IELTS Exam. You will find the answers at the end
of the book.
Please refer to our separate IELTS Grammar Books for additional grammar
practice on each of the different sections.
Question 8: Prepositions
Question 1
Read the text and choose the correct tense for questions 1-11.
The line graph (1) illustrates / is illustrating / has illustrated the global
internet usage over the past three decades. The horizontal axis (2)
provides / is providing / has provided the timeline, spanning from 1990 to
2020, while the vertical axis (3) represents / is representing / has
represented the percentage of global internet users. The graph (4)
indicates / is indicating / has indicated some notable trends in worldwide
internet usage.
During the initial years, the share of internet users in North America and
Europe (5) rises / is rising / has risen steadily, while that in Asia (6) falls /
is falling / has fallen slightly. However, in recent years, the trend (7) shifts
/ is shifting / has shifted dramatically. Currently, Asia's share of global
internet users (8) rises / is rising / has risen significantly, surpassing that
of North America and Europe.
Question 2
Read the text and choose the correct tense for questions 1-11.
The bar graph (1) ________________ the monthly sales of tech devices in
2022. The horizontal axis (2) ________________ the months, while the
vertical axis (3) ________________ the number of units sold in
thousands. The graph (4) ________________ insights into the sales
trends of different devices.
1. illustrates / is illustrating / has illustrated
2. provides / is providing / has provided
3. represents / is representing / has represented
4. indicates / is indicating / has indicated
Question 2 - Continued
Question 3
By analyzing the data, it (8) ________________ evident that the period from
2015 to 2020 (9) ________________ a more gradual growth compared to
the previous decade.
1. (becomes / is becoming / has become)
2. (represents / is representing / has represented)
Question 4
By analyzing the data, it (8) ________________ evident that the period from
2015 to 2020 (9) ________________ a more gradual growth compared to
the previous decade.
1. (becomes / is becoming / has become)
2. (represents / is representing / has represented)
Question 5
Question 5
Question 6
According to the chart, solar energy (4) ________________ for 30% of the
total energy production, while wind energy (5) ________________ for 25%.
By 2030, experts predict that the reliance on fossil fuels (6)
________________ considerably, dropping to 20%.
1. (accounts / will account / is accounting)
2. (comprises / will comprise / is comprising)
3. (will decrease / decreases / is decreasing)
Question 7
The line graph (1) ________________ the monthly rainfall in Zootopia over a
one-year period.
(A. illustrates / B. is illustrating / C. has illustrated)
In January, the rainfall (2) ________________ its highest point, (3)
________________ 200 millimeters.
(A. reaches / B. reach / C. reached)
(A. at / B. to / C. in)
In contrast, April (4) ________________ the driest month, with only 50
millimeters of rainfall.
(A. is / B. was / C. being)
From May to August, the rainfall (5) ________________ gradually, with July
(6) ________________ the wettest month.
(A. decreases / B. decreasing / C. decreased)
(A. is / B. being / C. being)
The data (7) ________________ a clear pattern of increasing rainfall during
the summer months.
(A. shows / B. showing / C. showed)
By the end of the year, the total rainfall (8) ________________ 800
millimeters.
(A. is / B. being / C. was)
In summary, the line graph (9) ________________ that Zootopia experiences
a significant variation in monthly rainfall.
(A. suggests / B. suggested / C. suggesting)
Moreover, the graph (10) ________________ the importance of careful water
resource management in the region.
(A. emphasizes / B. emphasizing / C. emphasized)
Question 8
The bar graph (1) ___________ the monthly sales of books in a bookstore
over the course of a year. The horizontal axis (2) ___________ the months,
while the vertical axis (3) ___________ the number of books sold.
1. (illustrates / represents / provides)
2. (depicts / signifies / indicates)
3. (reflects / shows / demonstrates)
In January, the sales of fiction books (4) ___________ 500 units, which was a
significant increase (5) ___________ the previous month. The sales (6)
___________ non-fiction books, however, remained relatively constant (7)
___________ 200 units.
1. (reached / at / to)
2. (from / than / to)
3. (for / of / to)
4. (at / on / in)
The bar graph also shows a peak in sales (8) ___________ poetry books in
April. The sales (9) ___________ poetry books experienced a sharp decline
(10) ___________ May and June.
1. (in / on / during)
2. (of / for / with)
3. (at / on / in)
In summary, the data presented in the bar graph (11) ___________ valuable
insights (12) ___________ the sales trends of various book genres.
1. (offers / gives / provides)
2. (on / in / into)
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
1. The line graph, as well as the pie chart, __________ valuable insights
into consumer behavior.
a. provides
b. provide
2. The average income of the population __________ considerably since
the last analysis.
a. has risen
b. have risen
3. The number of cars on the road __________ significantly during rush
hours.
a. increases
b. increase
4. Each category of products in the bar chart __________ a unique set
of challenges for marketers.
a. presents
b. present
5. The percentage of participants who __________ satisfied with the
program __________ higher than expected.
a. is / was
b. are / were
Question 12
1. The line graph, as well as the pie chart, __________ valuable insights
into consumer behavior.
a. provides
b. provide
2. The average income of the population __________ considerably since
the last analysis.
a. has risen
b. have risen
3. The number of cars on the road __________ significantly during rush
hours.
a. increases
b. increase
4. Each category of products in the bar chart __________ a unique set
of challenges for marketers.
a. presents
b. present
5. The percentage of participants who __________ satisfied with the
program __________ higher than expected.
a. is / was
b. are / were
Question 13
1. The line graph depicts the changes in temperature over a period of six
months it shows a clear pattern of seasonal variation.
2. According to the bar chart, the consumption of fast food has
increased significantly, particularly among young adults.
3. In 2000 the percentage of people using public transportation was
higher than in 2010.
4. The data illustrates the correlation between education levels and
income levels however, causation cannot be inferred.
5. The pie chart represents the distribution of expenditures in various
categories such as housing, transportation, and healthcare.
6. The number of students in the university has risen steadily from 2015
to 2020, reaching a peak in the last academic year 2020-2021.
7. The percentage of women in managerial positions has risen, from 25%
in 2010 to 35% in 2020.
8. According to the data the majority of respondents preferred online
shopping over traditional retail outlets.
9. Over the past decade, the city has invested heavily in public
infrastructure, including transportation parks and recreational
facilities.
10. The bar graph compares the sales figures of three different products
A, B, and C over a five-year period.
Question 14
Instructions: Add the appropriate article (a, an, the or no article) to the
following sentences
1. The line graph illustrates ___ correlation between GDP growth and
unemployment rates over ___ period of five years.
2. In 2019, there was ___ significant increase in ___ number of tourists
visiting ___ popular landmarks in the city.
3. The pie chart provides ___ breakdown of energy consumption in the
country, with a focus on ___ renewable sources.
4. According to ___ data, there is ___ steady decline in the use of
traditional print media, while ___ online platforms continue to gain
popularity.
5. The bar graph compares ___ expenditures of two cities, highlighting
___ differences in spending patterns on education, healthcare, and
transportation.
6. The percentage of people using public transportation in 2020 was
higher than ___ percentage in 2010.
7. In ___ latest survey, respondents were asked about ___ factors
influencing their decision to pursue higher education.
8. He is ___ expert in environmental studies and has conducted research
on ___ impact of climate change in various regions.
9. The academic performance of students is often influenced by ___
quality of ___ resources available to them, including libraries,
laboratories, and online materials.
10. ___ data collected from the experiment indicates ___ strong
connection between regular exercise and overall well-being.
Question 15
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in
brackets using comparatives or superlatives
Question 16
Question 17
Question 18
Question 1
Read the text and choose the correct tense for questions 1-11.
1. illustrates
2. provides
3. represents
4. indicates
5. rises
6. falls
7. has shifted
8. is rising
9. has increased
10. has remained
11. provides
Question 2
Complete the passage using the correct form of the verb in brackets
1. (illustrates)
2. (provides)
3. (represents)
4. (indicates)
5. (were)
6. (decreased)
7. (shifts)
8. (experienced)
9. (are increasing)
10. (experience)
11. (suggests)
12. (are purchasing)
13. (provides)
Answer Sheet
Question 3
Read the text and choose the correct tense for questions 1-11.
1. (depicts)
2. (represents)
3. (displays)
4. (offers)
5. (stood)
6. (grew)
7. (increased)
8. (becomes)
9. (represents)
10. (provides)
Question 4
Complete the passage using the correct form of the verb in brackets
1. (depicted)
2. (represented)
3. (showed)
4. (provided)
5. (peaked)
6. (grew)
7. (was)
8. (lasted)
9. (experienced)
10. (remained)
11. (illustrated)
Answer Sheet
Question 5
Read the text and choose the correct tense for questions 1-11.
1. (depicted)
2. (represented)
3. (showed)
4. (provided)
5. (peaked)
6. (grew)
7. (was)
8. (lasted)
9. (experienced)
10. (remained)
11. (illustrated)
Question 6
Complete the passage using the correct form of the verb in brackets
1. (depicts)
2. (represents)
3. (provides)
4. (will account)
5. (will comprise)
6. (will decrease)
7. (will be)
8. (will play)
9. (offers)
Answer Sheet
Question 7
Read the text and choose the correct tense for questions 1-10.
Question 8
1. (illustrates)
2. (depicts)
3. (reflects)
4. (reached)
5. (from)
6. (for)
7. (at)
8. (for)
9. (of)
10. (in)
11. (offers)
12. (into)
Answer Sheet
Question 9
Read the text and choose the correct tense for questions 1-10.
Question 10
Question 11
1. The line graph, as well as the pie chart, provide valuable insights into
consumer behavior.
2. The average income of the population has risen considerably since the
last analysis.
3. The number of cars on the road increases significantly during rush
hours.
4. Each category of products in the bar chart presents a unique set of
challenges for marketers.
5. The percentage of participants who are satisfied with the program
were higher than expected.
Answer Sheet
Question 12
Answers:
1. a. has increased
2. b. is
3. a. is
4. b. have
5. b. are
6. a. provides
7. a. has risen
8. a. increases
9. a. presents
10. b. are / was
Question 13
1. The line graph depicts the changes in temperature over a period of six
months; it shows a clear pattern of seasonal variation.
2. According to the bar chart, the consumption of fast food has
increased significantly, particularly among young adults.
3. In 2000, the percentage of people using public transportation was
higher than in 2010.
4. The data illustrates the correlation between education levels and
income levels; however, causation cannot be inferred.
5. The pie chart represents the distribution of expenditures in various
categories, such as housing, transportation, and healthcare.
6. The number of students in the university has risen steadily from 2015 to
2020, reaching a peak in the last academic year (2020-2021).
7. The percentage of women in managerial positions has risen from 25%
in 2010 to 35% in 2020.
8. According to the data, the majority of respondents preferred online
shopping over traditional retail outlets.
9. Over the past decade, the city has invested heavily in public
infrastructure, including transportation, parks, and recreational
facilities.
10. The bar graph compares the sales figures of three different products
(A, B, and C) over a five-year period.
Answer Sheet
Question 14
1. The line graph illustrates the correlation between GDP growth and
unemployment rates over a period of five years.
2. In 2019, there was a significant increase in the number of tourists
visiting the popular landmarks in the city.
3. The pie chart provides a breakdown of energy consumption in the
country, with a focus on renewable sources.
4. According to the data, there is a steady decline in the use of
traditional print media, while online platforms continue to gain
popularity.
5. The bar graph compares the expenditures of two cities, highlighting
the differences in spending patterns on education, healthcare, and
transportation.
6. The percentage of people using public transportation in 2020 was
higher than the percentage in 2010.
7. In the latest survey, respondents were asked about the factors
influencing their decision to pursue higher education.
8. He is an expert in environmental studies and has conducted research
on the impact of climate change in various regions.
9. The academic performance of students is often influenced by the
quality of the resources available to them, including libraries,
laboratories, and online materials.
10. The data collected from the experiment indicates a strong connection
between regular exercise and overall well-being.
Answer Sheet
Question 15
1. higher
2. a larger
3. higher
4. the hottest
5. the cleanest
6. a significantly
7. lower
8. the highest
9. the most educated
10. lower
Question 16
1. but
2. while
3. however
4. but
5. Although
6. while
7. while
8. but
9. although
10. while
Answer Sheet
Question 17
1. which
2. who
3. who
4. which
5. which
6. that
7. who
8. which
9. that
10. which
Question 18