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GCSE English Foundation exam
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- 1How many marks are there for question 1a?4
- 2What phrase should you use in question 1a?We learn that...
- 3What should you write for question 2?We learn that...
Quote...
This makes me think that... - 4Question 3 is about language. Name 4 language features you could look for.Rhetorical question
fact
opinion
list of three
adjectives
direct address
alliteration - 5How many texts do you have to compare in question 4?Two
- 6What are the best presentation features to write about?1. the pictures
2. the colours
3. bullet points/ paragraphs
4. anything that is eye catching, eg logo - 7Which 2 presentation features should you definitely always write about?Pictures
colours - 8What should you say about them?point (eg the colour)
+ 'this suggests...'
or 'this makes me think of...' - 9What words and phrases are good for linking points about the 2 pictures?Both
Also
Similarly - 10What words and phrases are good for showing the difference between 2 pictures?However
On the other hand - 11How many paragraphs should you write for question 4?At least 4
- 12How many paragraphs should you write for question 3?3
- 13When you use a quote, what punctuation mark goes around it?" "
speech marks - 14How long is the whole exam?2 hours 15 minutes
- 15How long should you spend on the reading section?1 hour
- 16How long should you spend on the writing question?1 hour
- 17Which writing question should you do first?the final one, question 6
- 18Whys should you do question 6 before question 5?You are fresher and still have more energy.
It is worth the most marks. - 19What should you do when you have read the question for q5?Circle the TAP words
- 20What does TAP stand for?Text type
Audience
Purpose - 21How many paragraphs should you plan for q5?3
- 22How many paragraphs should you plan for question 6?4
- 23Name some things you should remember when you write accuratelyspelling
punctuation marks
capital letters - 24Name two times you can use capital lettersNames
Starting sentences - 25How can you get high marks and impress an examiner in your language in the writing question?Use a wide vocabulary
Use language features such as lists of 3 - 26How should you organise your writing?Paragraphs
- 27If you have extra time, what should you do?Proof read for mistakes
read the question again and see if you have missed anything out.
Add in great vocabulary.
Add in better punctuation. - 28What is a better word for good in 'It was a good idea'?superb
fabulous
great - 29What is a better word for 'tired' in After the long journey, I was tired?exhausted
worn out
drained - 30How many marks for question 5?16
- 31How many marks for question 6?24
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- A quiz to help you tackle the AQA Foundation GCSE English exam
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