How to answer questions (Eng lang)

Question 1

Section A: Reading (Unseen article)
Comprehension [2]

Answer 1

Read the detail of the question; pay attention to line references; use the shortest possible answers (literally can be 2 words)

Question 2

Section A: Reading (Unseen article)
Paraphrasing [4]

Answer 2

Do not quote; use your own words as far as is sensible, four distinct points

Question 3

Section A: Reading (Unseen article)
Summary of one argument [5]

Answer 3

Use very short quotations, if necessary; don’t analyse language; five distinct statements

Question 4

Section A: Reading (Anthology article)
Short analytical essay [12]

Answer 4

Use short quotations; four PEAs; at least one PEA on structure; intro and conclusion are optional

Question 5

Section A: Reading (Anthology article)
Comparison of both Pieces [22]

Answer 5

Use short quotation four comparative PEAs; at least one PEA on structure

Question 6

Section B: Writing
Transactional writing [45]

Answer 6

Use the correct form but don’t go overboard with features. Pay extra attention to SPaG, especially spelling of complex words and use of the full range of punctuation and structure; use a range of persuasive techniques.

Question 7

letter

Answer 7

• sender’s (my) postal address in top right
• recipient’s postal address in top left
• The date goes under sender’s (my) address
• If you have named the recipient at the start, (eg Dear Mr Banks) your letter ends with ‘Yours sincerely’.
• If you haven’t named the recipient at the start (eg Dear Sir/Madam) your letter ends with ‘Yours faithfully’.

Question 8

speech

Answer 8

• address the audience throughout
• sign off
• be persuasive and engaging

Question 9

review

Answer 9

think about who it’s aimed at and who’s going to read it

Question 10

article (opening, middle, end)

Answer 10

• opening (engaging the reader, or outlining the main point of the article)
• middle (a series of paragraphs that go into more detail)
• end (a concluding paragraph that draws the points together)

Question 11

leaflet/guide

Answer 11

• heading and subheadings
• engage people
• light and fun tone
• catchy lines/slogans throughout