Task 1: Data Trend Vocabulary (increase/decrease etc.) with Bangla gloss - (Writing)
Master clear trend language for IELTS Academic Task 1. This guide groups verbs, nouns, and adverbs for rises, falls, stability, and fluctuation, with Bangla glosses for fast recall. Learn magnitude words, sentence frames, and collocations that examiners love. Includes mini drills, common mistakes, and a 10 minute routine so you can describe charts confidently with precise, varied vocabulary and accurate grammar.
1) Core trend verbs + Bangla gloss
- increase (বৃদ্ধি পাওয়া)
- rise (উর্ধ্বগতি হওয়া)
- grow (বাড়তে থাকা)
- climb (উপরে ওঠা)
- surge (হঠাৎ দ্রুত বৃদ্ধি)
- rocket/soar (আকাশচুম্বী বৃদ্ধি)
- decrease (হ্রাস পাওয়া)
- decline (পতন/কমে যাওয়া)
- fall/drop (নামা/কমে যাওয়া)
- plunge (হঠাৎ তীব্র পতন)
- remain stable (স্থিতিশীল থাকা)
- level off (স্থিতিতে আসা)
- fluctuate (উত্থান-পতন হওয়া)
- recover (পুনরুদ্ধার হওয়া)
- peak (সর্বোচ্চে পৌঁছানো)
- bottom out (সবচেয়ে নিচে স্থির হওয়া)
2) Noun forms + Bangla
- an increase (একটি বৃদ্ধি)
- a rise (একটি উর্ধ্বগতি)
- a decline (একটি পতন)
- a decrease (একটি হ্রাস)
- a drop (একটি কমে যাওয়া)
- a surge (হঠাৎ বৃদ্ধি)
- fluctuation (উত্থান-পতন)
- stability (স্থিতিশীলতা)
- recovery (পুনরুদ্ধার)
3) Magnitude adjectives/adverbs + Bangla
- slight(ly) (সামান্য)
- modest(ly) (মাঝারি/সংযত)
- steady/steadily (ধীর কিন্তু ধারাবাহিক)
- gradual(ly) (ক্রমশ)
- marked(ly) (উল্লেখযোগ্যভাবে)
- sharp(ly) (তীব্রভাবে)
- dramatic(ally) (নাটকীয়ভাবে)
- significant(ly) (গুরুত্বপূর্ণভাবে)
- marginal(ly) (অল্পমাত্রায়)
- rapid(ly) (দ্রুত)
4) Shape words + Bangla
- upward/downward trend (উর্ধ্বমুখী/নিম্নমুখী প্রবণতা)
- plateau (সমতল অবস্থায় স্থির থাকা)
- spike/dip (হঠাৎ উল্লম্ফন/হঠাৎ নামা)
5) High-value collocations
- increase by 20% (পরিমাণ পরিবর্তন)
- increase to 80 (চূড়ান্ত মান)
- a rise of 10 points
- a fall in sales
- remain at 50 units
- reach/peak at 75%
- recover to previous levels
6) Gold sentence frames (swap words)
- X increased by Y to Z between A and B.
- Exports increased by 15% to 60% between 2015 and 2020.
- X fell sharply from A to B, then levelled off.
- There was a gradual rise in X, whereas Y declined slightly.
- X fluctuated around 50, peaking at 58 and dipping to 42.
- By the end, X remained the highest, while Y was the lowest.
7) Precision tips
- Use by for change amount, to for final value.
- Prefer approximately/nearly/about for estimates.
- Compare in pairs: X was higher than Y.
- Keep tenses consistent, usually past simple for finished periods.
8) Mini drill (fill-and-upgrade)
Data: A = 20 → 35, B = 40 → 25 (2018–2022)
- Base: A increased from 20 to 35, while B decreased from 40 to 25.
- Upgrade: A rose steadily from 20 to 35, whereas B declined markedly from 40 to 25 between 2018 and 2022.
9) Quick Bangla gloss practice (match)
- surged → হঠাৎ দ্রুত বৃদ্ধি
- plummeted → হঠাৎ তীব্র পতন
- plateaued → সমতল অবস্থায় স্থির ছিল
- rebounded → পতনের পর পুনরুদ্ধার
10) Common mistakes and fixes
- Wrong preposition: increased at → increased by/to
- Over-precision: 23.47% → about 23% (unless exactness is vital)
- Verb repetition: avoid only increase. Rotate rise, climb, grow.
- Numbers without comparison: always show from/to, higher/lower.
- Units missing: add %, kg, million, dollars.
11) 10-minute routine
- 2 min: read a chart and list 3 verbs, 3 adverbs.
- 3 min: write two compare sentences using by/to.
- 3 min: add one fluctuation or plateau sentence.
- 2 min: check prepositions, units, and variety.
12) Micro glossary table
| English | Bangla gloss | Example |
|---|---|---|
| increase | বৃদ্ধি পাওয়া | Prices increased by 10%. |
| rise | উর্ধ্বগতি হওয়া | Sales rose to 80 units. |
| surge | হঠাৎ দ্রুত বৃদ্ধি | Demand surged in Q3. |
| decrease | হ্রাস পাওয়া | Output decreased by 5%. |
| decline | পতন | There was a decline in visits. |
| plunge | হঠাৎ তীব্র পতন | Revenue plunged to $2m. |
| fluctuate | উত্থান-পতন হওয়া | Rates fluctuated around 50. |
| plateau | স্থির অবস্থা | Growth plateaued at 70%. |
| recover | পুনরুদ্ধার | Profit recovered to 2019 levels. |
13) Final checklist
- Do I vary verb + adverb pairs
- Did I use by vs to correctly
- Are units and time clear
- Do sentences compare items, not list numbers
- Is language concise and objective
14) Band 7 plus polish
- Mix clauses: While X rose, Y fell.
- Add extent: a slight increase, a dramatic fall.
- Use cohesive devices: whereas, in contrast, meanwhile.
Last word
Think pattern first, numbers second. Use a small set of strong verbs, add accurate adverbs, and control by/to. With daily micro drills and the Bangla gloss for recall, your Task 1 trends will read clear, precise, and examiner friendly.