Question 4 (AQA GCSE English Language): Exam Questions

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 (opens in a new tab)).

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.

[16 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 (opens in a new tab)Paper 2C insert (opens in a new tab)).

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]

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

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.

[16 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 (opens in a new tab)Paper 2E insert (opens in a new tab)).

Compare how the writers convey their similar views on environmental issues.

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]

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

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 feelings and perspectives

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

• support your response with references to both texts.

[16 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 November 2022 exam paper insert (opens in a new tab)). 

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]

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

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.

[16 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 November 2021 exam paper insert (opens in a new tab)). 

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

[16 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 June 2020 exam paper insert (opens in a new tab)). 

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]

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

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.

[16 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 November 2018 exam insert (opens in a new tab)). 

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

[16 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 June 2018 exam paper insert (opens in a new tab)). 

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.

[16 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 June 2017 exam paper insert (opens in a new tab)). 

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. 

[16 marks]