IELTS writing task 1 singular or plural

IELTS Writing Task 1: singular or plural?
Students often make simple mistakes with singular and plural forms, especially in
Writing Task 1. The problem is that the words used on graphs, charts and tables are
usually singular.
So, the labels on a chart could be:
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single parent
graduate
only child
laptop computer

But when you write a sentence, you might need to use a plural:
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The number of single parents increased.
In 1999 nearly 55% of graduates were female.
The UK has the highest number of only children.
More laptop computers were sold in the UK than any other country.

Don't just copy the words from the graph or chart. Think first about how to use them
correctly.