English Language Paper 2

Question 1

A semi-colon has been used correctly: 'Though done with the best intentions; such parenting only leads to anxiety.'

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Question 4 requires you to compare two writers' viewpoints and the ................... they use to present these views.

Accepted Answer

Methods

Question 3

Section B for this paper will always require you to complete a piece of ................... writing.

Accepted Answer

Opinion

Question 4

In which word should the apostrophe be placed: 'The boys fingers were covered in nasty cuts and scrapes.'

Accepted Answer

boy's

Question 5

Question 1 in English Language Paper 2 will always start with the command to 'List four things...'

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

A short story about something the writer has personally experienced, used to support their argument, is called .......

Accepted Answer

An anecdote.

Question 7

The student has used a semi-colon correctly: 'We thrive on exploration; we need adventure to maintain our curiosity.'

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

'Kids are invited to ‘have a voice’, to share their ideas...then very little happens.' How does this writer feel?

Accepted Answer

aggrieved

Question 9

Which are the three letters you need to remember to help you with how to structure your paragraphs for Question 2?

Accepted Answer

S Q I

Question 10

'I felt as if no fairy tale was ever half so wonderful as what I saw.' How does the writer feel?

Accepted Answer

enthralled

Question 11

Which language method could you identify in this quotation from a past Paper 2 Source: 'Row on row of mean terraces'?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 12

Which punctuation mark is missing? There are countless affordable travel options for us!

Accepted Answer

comma

Question 13

Language Paper 2, Question 4 is worth 20 marks.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

This student has used an apostrophe correctly: 'People do not want to use these transport system's.'

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

'Tall black chimneys, great, featureless warehouses.' There are three adjectives in this quotation.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a language method to identify and analyse in Question 3?

Accepted Answer

Switch in focus

Question 17

'There was a frightful jarring, followed by a crash. I sat up in my berth.' How does the writer feel?

Accepted Answer

alarmed

Question 18

What does 'pathos' mean?

Accepted Answer

An appeal to readers' emotions.

Question 19

Question 2 will require you to summarise, compare and ...............................

Accepted Answer

Infer

Question 20

There are 24 marks for Content and Organisation and 16 for Technical Accuracy. The Technical Accuracy mark includes...

Accepted Answer

Punctuation, grammar, vocabulary.

Question 21

'Change your attitude towards buying clothes. Be a decent human being.' This student has included two ................

Accepted Answer

Imperatives

Question 22

How many marks is Question 2 worth?

Accepted Answer

8 marks

Question 23

What is the total time allowed for English Language Paper 2?

Accepted Answer

1 hour 45 mins (ET 2 hours 11 mins)

Question 24

Question 3 asks you to analyse the writer's language methods in one of the Sources.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

'As nervous as a hare that feels the greyhound’s breath.' How does this writer feel?

Accepted Answer

apprehensive

English Language Paper 2

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English Language Paper 2

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