GCSE English Language Paper 2 Overview (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
How long is Paper 2 in total?
How long is Paper 2 in total?
2 hours 5 minutes
How much time should you spend on reading in Paper 2?
How much time should you spend on reading in Paper 2?
1 hour 20 minutes
What types of texts are used in Paper 2?
What types of texts are used in Paper 2?
2 non-fiction texts
Which centuries are the two texts from?
Which centuries are the two texts from?
20th and 21st
How many marks is Section A (Reading) worth?
How many marks is Section A (Reading) worth?
40 marks
How many questions are in Section A?
How many questions are in Section A?
4 questions
What is Question 1 worth and what does it focus on?
What is Question 1 worth and what does it focus on?
Comprehension, 4 marks
How many marks is Question 2 worth?
How many marks is Question 2 worth?
8 marks
What does Question 3 focus on?
What does Question 3 focus on?
Structure Analysis
How many marks is Question 4 worth?
How many marks is Question 4 worth?
20 marks
What is the recommended time strategy per mark?
What is the recommended time strategy per mark?
1 minute per mark
How long should you spend on Section B (Writing)?
How long should you spend on Section B (Writing)?
45 minutes