Question 4 (AQA GCSE English Language): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8700

4 hours14 questions
116 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found on the June 2017 exam paper insert). 

Compare how the writers convey their different perspectives and feelings about their children growing up.

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their different perspectives and feelings

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their different perspectives and feelings

  • support your response with references to both texts. 

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216 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found on the June 2018 exam paper insert). 

Compare how the writers convey their different perspectives on surfing.

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their different feelings and perspectives on surfing

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their perspectives

  • support your response with references to both texts.

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316 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found on the November 2018 exam insert). 

Compare how the writers convey their similar perspectives on cycling in the city.

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their similar perspectives on cycling in the city

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their perspectives

  • support your response with references to both texts

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416 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found on the June 2019 exam paper insert). 

Compare how the writers convey their different perspectives and feelings about their experiences at sea. 

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their different perspectives and feelings

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their different perspectives and feelings

  • support your response with references to both texts.

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516 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found on the June 2020 exam paper insert). 

Compare how the writers convey their different feelings and perspectives on their adventures in the mountains. 

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their different feelings and perspectives on their adventures

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their feelings and perspectives

  • support your response with references to both texts.

[16 marks]

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616 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found on the November 2021 exam paper insert).

Compare how the writers convey their different attitudes to sweets. 

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their different attitudes to sweets

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their attitudes

  • support your response with references to both texts

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716 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found on the June 2022 exam paper insert). 

Compare how the writers convey their different thoughts and feelings about camping experiences.

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their different feelings and perspectives on their experiences about camping experiences

  • compare the methods they use to convey their thoughts and feelings

  • support your response with references to both texts.

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816 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found on the November 2022 exam paper insert). 

Compare how the writers convey their different feelings and perspectives on their experiences of sleep and sleeplessness.

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their different feelings and perspectives on their experiences of sleep and sleeplessness

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their different perspectives and feelings

  • support your response with references to both texts.

[16 marks]

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916 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found on the June 2023 exam paper insert). 

Compare how the writers convey their different feelings and perspectives about their experiences of travelling on a train. 

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their different perspectives and feelings

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their different perspectives and feelings

  • support your response with references to both texts.

[16 marks]

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1016 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found in the Paper 2A insert).

Compare how the writers convey different perspectives on children being imprisoned.

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their different ideas and perspectives

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their ideas and perspectives

  • support your response with references to both texts.

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1116 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found in the Paper 2B insert).

Compare how the writers convey their similar perspectives on Native American values.

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their similar perspectives on Native American values

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their ideas and perspectives

  • support your response with references to both texts.

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1216 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found in the Paper 2C insert).

Compare how the writers convey their similar perspectives and feelings about spending time with their family at Christmas.

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their similar perspectives and feelings about spending time with their family at Christmas

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their ideas and perspectives

  • support your response with references to both texts.

[16 marks]

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1316 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found in the Paper 2D insert).

Compare how the writers convey their different perspectives on comedy.

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their different perspectives on comedy

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their perspectives

  • support your response with references to both texts.

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1416 marks

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B (as found in the Paper 2E insert).

Compare the methods used by each writer to convey their views on the environment.

In your answer, you could:

  • compare their different perspectives on the environment

  • compare the methods the writers use to convey their perspectives

  • support your response with references to both texts.

[16 marks]

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