Lesson P2-Q4
P2-Q4 Question 4: extended reading question (16 marks) Quiz: AQA English Language, Unit 2
20 questions
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Lesson P2-Q4, Question 4: extended reading question (16 marks): 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE English Language (8700), Unit 2: Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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A 16-mark extended answer is what share of the 40 marks in Section A?
- 25%
- 50%
- 40%
- 10%
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What is the primary aim of the final extended reading question?
- Checking memory
- Describing plot
- Testing spelling
- Synthesising skills
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What overarching ability does the extended reading question test?
- Grammar rules
- Creative writing
- Poetry analysis
- Holistic understanding
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Which AO covers evaluating a text critically and supporting it with textual references?
- AO4
- AO1
- AO5
- AO6
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What should the opening sentence of a 16-mark comparison provide?
- Clear text overview
- Author biography
- Detailed word count
- Dictionary definitions
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What is the primary function of a conclusion in an extended answer?
- Synthesising final arguments
- Changing the stance
- Adding new evidence
- Repeating the intro
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Which feature is essential for a top-band 16-mark reading response?
- Brief text summaries
- Sustained comparative analysis
- Single text focus
- Creative story writing
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In an extended GCSE English response, what does 'sustained' mean?
- Written in pencil
- Found in headers
- Used only once
- Maintained throughout consistently
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What is the most secure way to evidence disagreement between texts?
- Quoting persuasive language
- Listing word counts
- Guessing the tone
- Ignoring the authors
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How should a secondary text be integrated into a 16-mark answer?
- Copied out fully
- Ignored completely
- Saved until end
- Continuous comparative linking
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How is structural order best used as evidence in an answer?
- Naming sentence types
- Highlighting punctuation
- Counting paragraph lengths
- Tracking viewpoint shifts
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What does drawing together knowledge mean in an extended reading response?
- Memorising quotes
- Drawing diagrams
- Synthesising coherent arguments
- Listing facts
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What term describes a writer's attitude or perspective on an issue?
- Structure
- Viewpoint
- Setting
- Genre
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Which type of phrase effectively introduces an analytical comparison point?
- Random book title
- Precise analytical marker
- Vague narrative transition
- Informal chat opener
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What earns credit in the conclusion of a 16-mark response?
- Brand new facts
- Evidence-grounded judgement
- Emotional rants
- Unrelated quotes
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What is a counter-argument in an advanced extended response?
- Spelling correction
- Total text rejection
- Writer insult
- Weighed opposing view
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What is the primary flaw of discussing only one text in Question 4?
- Too many quotes
- Missing required comparison
- Wrong font size
- Incorrect spelling
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What is the main purpose of linking ideas across an essay?
- Confusing the examiner
- Using complex words
- Building coherent arguments
- Increasing word count
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How should evidence be chosen for a successful 16-mark response?
- Random long paragraphs
- Directly supporting points
- Short obscure words
- Long descriptive blocks
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What skill does Paper 2 Question 4 primarily assess?
- Spelling and grammar
- Comparative reading
- Transactional writing
- Creative writing
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