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AQA English Language GCSE Paper 1

Usually, the first question on the paper is always about the key points of an article or something similar, and i never do very well, i always get about 2-4/6 even though I am an A* student. I summarise the key points and put in quotations, but I don't know what else I can do.
How do you get the top marks for this question? What else can you include?
Thanks!

Reply 1

*Silent*

I'd be very grateful if someone could give me a few tips :smile:

Reply 2

billet-doux

When you're reading the article underline the key points. That way you don't have to use quotes and all that, just get writing the key points. There's not much to it really, you just have to follow the text.

Reply 3

*Silent*

Thanks! the advice is very helpful. Also, does anyone have any tips for the questions on facts and opinions?

Reply 4

billet-doux

Opinions can more often than not, be covered up as facts. So for example, "It is true that girls are better than boys". The words "It is true" implies that it is a fact, but in reality it's simply the writer's opinion. Facts are often substantiated by evidence, for example statistics, and opinions can be used to strengthen an argument.