Collocations with trend

: Which of the following is a common collocation that describes

N1 – a tendency for something to decrease

a backward trend
a downturn trend
a downward trend

N2 – a trend that is followed by most people or happening in most places

a normal trend
a wide trend
a general trend

N3 – a trend that is happening now

the immediate trend
the last trend
the current trend

? Which word best completes the sentence

N4 – Many people are _________ the trend towards homes that use less energy

following
going after
chasing

N5 – In general, crime figures have gone down, and only higher car crime is ________this trend

bucking
opposing
failing

a downward trend / a general trend / the current trend / following / bucking