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AQA GCSE English Language topic questions

Practice questions per spec point, written in board paper style with mark-scheme answers.

  1. P1Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing6 questions →
  2. P1.ASection A – Reading: prose fiction extract (40 marks)6 questions →
  3. P1.A.AO1AO1 — Identify explicit and implicit information; select and synthesise relevant evidence (~5%)5 questions →
  4. P1.A.AO2AO2 — Analyse how the writer uses language and structure for effect, with accurate subject terminology (~20%)5 questions →
  5. P1.A.AO4AO4 — Evaluate a fiction extract critically, supporting judgements with textual references (~25%)5 questions →
  6. P1.BSection B – Writing: descriptive or narrative task (40 marks)5 questions →
  7. P1.B.AO5AO5 — Communicate clearly, imaginatively and effectively, adapting tone, style and register (~30%)5 questions →
  8. P1.B.AO6AO6 — Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures with accurate spelling and punctuation (~20%)5 questions →
  9. P2Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives5 questions →
  10. P2.ASection A – Reading: two linked non-fiction sources, one 19th century (40 marks)5 questions →
  11. P2.A.AO1AO1 — Identify explicit/implicit information across both sources and synthesise evidence between them (~15%)5 questions →
  12. P2.A.AO2AO2 — Explain and analyse how each writer uses language and structure to convey their viewpoint (~7.5%)5 questions →
  13. P2.A.AO3AO3 — Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives and how these are conveyed across the two texts (~20%)5 questions →
  14. P2.BSection B – Writing: transactional / persuasive task to a stated audience, purpose and form (40 marks)5 questions →
  15. P2.B.AO5AO5 — Communicate a viewpoint clearly and effectively, organising ideas with structural and grammatical features (~30%)5 questions →
  16. P2.B.AO6AO6 — Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures with accurate spelling and punctuation (~20%)5 questions →
  17. SCScope of study6 questions →
  18. SC1Critical reading and comprehension6 questions →
  19. SC1.1Identify and interpret themes, ideas and information in literature and high-quality non-fiction6 questions →
  20. SC1.2Read for different purposes, drawing inferences and supporting them with textual evidence6 questions →
  21. SC1.3Distinguish supported claims from unsupported, and identify bias or misuse of evidence6 questions →
  22. SC1.4Reflect critically on a text drawing on context and wider reading6 questions →
  23. SC1.5Summarise the main ideas of a single text and synthesise across two or more texts6 questions →
  24. SC1.6Evaluate a writer’s choices of vocabulary, form, grammar and structure using accurate terminology6 questions →
  25. SC1.7Compare two or more texts critically with respect to ideas, perspectives and methods6 questions →
  26. SC2Writing6 questions →
  27. SC2.1Produce clear, coherent text matched to purpose and audience (describe, narrate, explain, instruct, inform, argue)6 questions →
  28. SC2.2Choose vocabulary, grammar, form and structural features judiciously for purpose, audience and context6 questions →
  29. SC2.3Use language imaginatively and creatively; sustain a consistent voice or point of view6 questions →
  30. SC2.4Write for impact: select, organise and emphasise facts and ideas; cite supporting evidence effectively6 questions →
  31. SC2.5Use rhetorical devices (rhetorical question, antithesis, parenthesis) for emotional and persuasive effect6 questions →
  32. SC2.6Apply accurate spelling, punctuation and a wide vocabulary with varied sentence structures (the SPaG component, ~20% of marks)6 questions →
  33. SC3Spoken language6 questions →
  34. SC3.1Plan and deliver a prepared spoken presentation, selecting and organising ideas persuasively6 questions →
  35. SC3.2Listen and respond appropriately to questions and feedback after presenting6 questions →
  36. SC3.3Use spoken Standard English appropriately in formal contexts6 questions →
  37. SLSpoken Language endorsement (Non-Exam Assessment)5 questions →
  38. SL.AO7AO7 — Demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting (prepared talk on a chosen topic)5 questions →
  39. SL.AO8AO8 — Listen and respond appropriately to questions and feedback on the presentation5 questions →
  40. SL.AO9AO9 — Use spoken Standard English effectively in speeches and presentations5 questions →