English

• What is the duration of the English Language Paper 2 exam?

  1 hour 45 minutes
• How many questions are in the English Language Paper 2 exam?

  3 questions
• What are the two sections of the English Language Paper 2 exam?

  Reading and Writing
• How many marks is Question 1 worth?

  4 marks
• What is the task for Question 2?

  Summarise differences between the 2 sources
• How long is allocated for Question 2?

  8 minutes
• What is the focus of Question 3?

  Analyze one author’s use of language
• How many marks is Question 3 worth?

  12 marks
• What does Question 4 require students to do?

  Compare how authors present viewpoints
• How long is allocated for Question 4?

  16 minutes
• How much reading time is provided before answering questions?

  20 minutes
• What is the total mark allocation for Question 5?

  40 marks
• What type of text must be written for Question 5?

  A non-fiction persuasive text
• How long is allocated for Question 5?

  45 minutes
• What does the term "bereft" mean?

  • Deprived of something
  • Lacking something
• What does "mantle" refer to?

  • An important role
  • A responsibility
• What is the meaning of "spurned"?

  • Urged on towards something
  • In pursuit of something
• What does "vigour" signify?

  • Physical health
  • Strength
• What is an anecdote?

  • A short illustrative story
  • Based on real events
• What is a semantic field?

  • A series of related words
  • All relating to the same topic
• What is a euphemism?

  • Mild or indirect language
  • Used for harsh terms
• What is a colloquialism?

  • Slang or informal language
  • Used in casual conversation
• What is hyperbole?

  • Exaggeration for effect
  • Used for dramatic emphasis
• What is anaphora?

  • Repetition of the opening
  • Used in sentences or clauses
• What are modal verbs?

  • Verbs expressing possibility
  • Indicate necessity or obligation
• What are personal pronouns?

  • Substitute for names
  • Can be plural or possessive
• What is dissonance in language?

  • Harsh or jarring sounds
  • Creates a sense of discomfort
• What does "silence" refer to in language?

  • Repetition of the 's' sound
  • Creates a soft effect
• What does "privatization" mean?

  • Transfer to private ownership
  • Process of privatizing
• What is the "status quo"?

  • The existing state of affairs
  • Current situation
• What does "decrepit" describe?

  • Worn out by age
  • Neglected condition
• What does "mediocrity" refer to?

  • State of being unexceptional
  • Average quality
• What does "pithy" mean?

  • Short and meaningful
  • Pointed expression
• What is an inference?

  • Conclusion reached by reasoning
  • Deduction based on evidence
• What does "hark-back" mean?

  • Look back to a previous time
  • Refer to earlier events
• What does "feral" mean?

  • In a wild state
  • Untamed condition