AQA GCSE English - Paper 1

Which of these is NOT a question type in section A of Paper 1?

• True or False

• Search and Find

• Language

• Structure

Which of the following skills is NOT assessed in the writing section of paper 1? (Choose Two)

• Summary Writing

• Language Analysis

• Descriptive Writing

• Story Writing

Which language device is NOT commonly found in fiction texts, like those in paper 1?

• Simile

• Anecdotes

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for approaching the reading section?

• Annotate the text

• Read the questions before reading the extract

• Read the extract multiple times

• Skim the passage quickly

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of DESCRIPTIVE WRITING?

• Use of sensory language

• Dialogue between characters

• Detailed imagery

• Vivid descriptions of settings

What is the main focus of the language analysis question in section A?

• Identifying figurative language

• Exploring the writers’ opinions

• Analysing moments of tension

• Evaluating the extract

Which of the following is NOT a common writing task in Section B of Paper 1? (Choose Two)

• Letter writing

• Descriptive writing

• Speech writing

• Story writing

How many marks are awarded for the language analysis question on paper 1?

How many marks are awarded for the critical evaluation question (question 4) in paper 1?

How many marks are awarded for the writing question in paper 1?