The graph below shows the number of marriages in the UK from 1951 to 2001.
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The graph Deletebelow shows the data on different categories of marriagesinformation of different kinds marriages members in UK between 1951 and 20011951-2001.
Overall,it is clear the number of all marriages increasedthe all marriages were increased from 1961 to 1971,in1961 to 1971 then decreased between 1971 andto 2001.The figures forFirst marriages sawwere saw a significant drop in 1951to 2001.By contrast,the number of remarriages rose slightlywere slightly rose in this period.
Looking at the numberamount of all marriages In UK were climbed to around 460,000close 450,000 in the first two decadesin first two decades,and then it experienced a significant declineexperienced significant decline in 1971 to 2001,at under 400,000. the figures for first marriages in UK fluctuated around 350,000 between 1951 and 1981were with some waves between 1951 and 1981 at 350000,then it saw a significant decline in 1981 to 2001,reaching roughly 260,000which was reached at 360000.
The number of remarriages in UK remainedwere remained stable at around 150,000 from 1951 to 1991almost 150000 in 1951 to 1991 .It is noticeable that the figures soared towere soared over 200000 in the final decade,which is very closeclosed to the figures for first marriages in 2001.
Why this response received Band 5.0
The essay successfully identifies the general trends across the period and provides an overview. However, key data inaccuracies and persistent grammatical mistakes, particularly faulty verb structures, detract from clarity. Prioritize checking figures accurately against the visual prompt and mastering simple past tense verb forms without unnecessary auxiliary verbs.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Achievement
An overview of the trends is included, but key data points are misread or reported inaccurately.
Verify figures carefully against the visual chart before writing to avoid reporting incorrect data points.
Coherence and Cohesion
Information is grouped into paragraphs, but missing spaces after punctuation and incomplete introductory structures disrupt readability.
Ensure standard spacing after punctuation and use complete sentence structures when introducing new data points.
Lexical Resource
The response attempts trend vocabulary, but inaccuracies in word choice and awkward phrasing are frequently present.
Use precise vocabulary and collocations, such as using 'number' instead of 'amount' for countable items like marriages.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Grammatical errors are frequent across the text, especially the incorrect addition of auxiliary verbs before past-tense forms.
Review simple past active voice constructions to eliminate errors like 'were rose' or 'were climbed'.