LC English Exam Layout and Timing

Question 1

What is the recommended answer length for the Comparative Study question?

Accepted Answer

4/5 pages

Question 2

What single question on Leaving Cert English is worth the most marks?

Accepted Answer

The Composition

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the Comparative Modes set for examination?

Accepted Answer

Literary Genre

Question 4

When choosing your Comprehension Questions A & B, what is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Choose QB first and then decide which comprehension text to use for QA

Question 5

Which section is worth the most marks in Paper 2?

Accepted Answer

Comparative Study

Question 6

What is expected from students answering the Single Text question on King Lear?

Accepted Answer

A discussion of themes / relationships / language / imagery / key scenes

Question 7

How long should you spend on the Composition (Essay) section of Paper 1?

Accepted Answer

75/80 minutes

Question 8

How many essay-style questions are set for the Prescribed Poetry section?

Accepted Answer

Four

Question 9

What is the recommended answer length for Question A in Paper 1?

Accepted Answer

3 pages

Question 10

How long do you have to complete Paper 2?

Accepted Answer

3 hours and 20 minutes

Question 11

Why is it important to take Question B seriously?

Accepted Answer

It is worth the same marks as the prescribed poetry section

Question 12

Which of the following Comparative Modes will you answer on the Mock Exam?

Accepted Answer

Cultural Context

Question 13

In the Unseen Poetry section, how is the question structured?

Accepted Answer

Two 10-mark questions or one 20-mark question

Question 14

What type of composition essay is not one of the 3 most common questions?

Accepted Answer

Formal Letters

Question 15

How long should you spend on the Single Text question?

Accepted Answer

50/55 minutes

Question 16

How many marks are available in total for Paper 1?

Accepted Answer

200

Questions 16