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Questions by Topic

Every AQA GCSE English Language question grouped by question number (every instance of Question 1 together, every instance of Question 2 together, and so on), plus Edexcel IGCSE English Literature grouped by set text, all with the mark scheme built straight into the page. Click ANSWER on any question and see exactly how those marks were awarded.

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IGCSE English Literature: Papers 1 and 2

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) English Literature, specification 4ET1, Papers 1/1R & 2/2R, drawn from real papers set 2018–2025. Paper 1 covers poetry and modern prose; Paper 2 covers modern drama and literary heritage texts. Questions are grouped by set text or poem.

Paper 1

Unseen Poetry

Paper 1

Anthology Poetry

Paper 1

Modern Prose

Paper 2

Modern Drama

Paper 2

Literary Heritage Texts

Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing

AQA GCSE (9-1) English Language 8700, Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing: 9 exam series and 44 question instances, drawn from real papers set November 2020 – June 2025. Each card below opens straight to that question’s section of the booklet.

Question 1

Identifying Explicit Information

List four things from the source · 4 marks · 9 series
Question 2

Language Analysis

How the writer uses language · 8 marks · 8 series
Question 3

Structure Analysis

How the writer has structured the text · 8 marks · 9 series
Question 4

Evaluating the Text

Evaluate a statement about the text, using evidence · 20 marks · 9 series
Question 5

Creative Writing

Descriptive or narrative writing · 40 marks · 9 series
Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives

AQA GCSE (9-1) English Language 8700, Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives: 8 exam series and 40 question instances, drawn from real papers set November 2020 – June 2025. Each card below opens straight to that question’s section of the booklet.

Question 1

True or NOT True Statements

Identify true statements about the sources · 4 marks · 8 series
Question 2

Synthesis and Summary

Summarise differences and similarities between two sources · 8 marks · 8 series
Question 3

Language Analysis

How the writer uses language in one source · 12 marks · 8 series
Question 4

Comparing Perspectives

Compare writers’ perspectives and methods · 16 marks · 8 series
Question 5

Transactional Writing

Viewpoint / transactional writing · 40 marks · 8 series

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