IELTS Writing Task 1: Phrases to Use

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Phrases & Expressions:

[Introduction]

*FIRST SENTENCE: 

"The present ...

table(s) OR (bar/pie) charts(s) OR (line) graph(s)...

show(s) OR present(s) OR depict(s) OR indicate(s) OR reveal(s)...

how many OR the proportion OR the percentage OR the amount OR the number of..."

EXAMPLES:

· The given line graph provides an overview of...

· The present bar chart depicts the trends in...

· The present bar chart/ line graph illustrates...

[Overall Statement]

· When we first look at the chart/ graph/ table, we notice that .../ it is obvious that ...

· At first glance, ...

· Generally/ Overall, ...

[Main Body] (2+ paragraphs)

Emphasis/Reiteration:

· It is important to note that...

· It is worth mentioning that...

· It is evident/ apparent/ clear that...

· It can be seen that...

· It should be noted that...

· Notably, there is a significant...

· Remarkably, there appears to be...

· Interestingly/ Surprisingly, there is a notable...

Addition:

· Furthermore, ...

· Moreover, ...

· Additionally/ In addition, ...

· Not only ... but also ...

Introducing new aspects/sections of the charts:

· Turning to ...,

· Shifting focus to...

· Regarding...

Making comparisons:

Emphasizing contrast:

· While ..., ....

· Although ...., ....

· (Even) though ..., ...

· On the one hand ..., whilst on the other ...

· However, ...

· In contrast, ...

· Conversely, ...

· Nevertheless, ...

· Despite (this) ...., ...

Highlighting similarities:

· [...], respectively.

· Similarly, ...

· On a similar note, ...

Examples of Comparatives & Superlatives:

· Higher than/ the highest

· Better than/ the best

[Conclusion] (optional)

· In conclusion, ...

· Overall, ...

· In conclusion, the chart(s) suggest(s) that...

· Based on the information provided, one can conclude that...

· Overall, it can be concluded that...

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