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AQA GCSE English Language · 8700/2
1 hour 45 minutes · 80 marks · 50% of the GCSE
Paper 2 tests your ability to read and compare two non-fiction texts (one from the 19th century and one from the 21st century, or one from the 20th century and one from the 21st century) and to produce a piece of writing for real purposes. The texts will be linked by theme.
4 questions on two linked non-fiction texts · 40 marks · recommended 1 hour
1 question: persuasive / argumentative writing · 40 marks · recommended 45 minutes
| Task | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Read both texts carefully | - | 10-15 mins |
| Question 1 (true/false) | 4 | 5 mins |
| Question 2 (summary/synthesis) | 8 | 8-10 mins |
| Question 3 (language analysis) | 12 | 12-15 mins |
| Question 4 (comparison) | 16 | 18-20 mins |
| Question 5 (writing) | 40 | 45 mins |
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