Section B: Composition (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE English Language): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0500 & 0990

29 hours44 questions
140 marks

Question 2

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Descriptive Writing 

Describe a room before and after being decorated or renovated.

Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your answer, and up to 24 marks for the style and accuracy of your writing.

240 marks

Question 3

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Descriptive Writing 

Write a description with the title, ‘The performer’.

Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your answer, and up to 24 marks for the style and accuracy of your writing.

340 marks

Question 4

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Narrative Writing 

Write a story which includes the words, ‘… I set off as usual that day …’

Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your answer, and up to 24 marks for the style and accuracy of your writing.

440 marks

Question 5

Write about 350 to 450 words on the following question. 

Narrative Writing 

Write a story with the title, ‘Out of time’.

Up to 16 marks are available for the content and structure of your answer, and up to 24 marks for the style and accuracy of your writing.