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Question types

Every question style that appears in the Section A reading paper has its own masterclass - how it is worded, exactly how the marks are awarded, and original worked examples.

Synonyms & vocabulary

Circle/underline the synonym; vocabulary-in-context MCQs.

Short answers

1-2 mark "Why…?" / "How does…?" retrieval and inference.

Punctuation effect

Name the effect of a mark, then explain it from the text.

Meaning & impact

"What did the writer mean…?" and 4-mark "how does…" items.

Tables & closed questions

Tick-which-text tables, MCQs, underline, which-text-appealing.

Extended comparison

The 6-mark levelled comparison (RAO2 + RAO4 + RAO5).

See them combined in a full practice paper and compare to top-band model answers.

Qualification facts, assessment objectives and mark grids reproduced for educational guidance from the Pearson Edexcel International Award in Lower Secondary English Specification (Issue 2, November 2024, ISBN 978 1 446 95667 0) and the LEH11/01 October 2025 mark scheme. © Pearson Education Limited. The English Hub is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson. All practice texts on these pages are original works written by The English Hub and are not reproduced from any past paper.