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Language change essay (AO1, AO2): AQA A‑Level English Language questions

Every AQA A-Level English Language exam question on Q2 Language change essay (AO1, AO2), 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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44 questions

  1. Q02

    June 2025 · Paper 2

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  2. Q02

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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  3. Q02

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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  4. Q02

    June 2022 · Paper 2

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  5. Q02

    November 2021 · Paper 2

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  6. Q02

    November 2020 · Paper 2

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All 6 questions on Language change essay (AO1, AO2), as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q02 (30 marks): Evaluate the idea that language change is a process of continual improvement.
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q02 (30 marks): Evaluate the idea that language needs to be reformed to remove prejudice and bias.
  3. June 2023, Paper 2, Q02 (30 marks): Evaluate the idea that language change is caused by contact between different social groups.
  4. June 2022, Paper 2, Q02 (30 marks): Evaluate the idea that language change is a natural process that is neither good nor bad.
  5. November 2021, Paper 2, Q02 (30 marks): Evaluate the idea that reforming language has a positive effect on social attitudes.
  6. November 2020, Paper 2, Q02 (30 marks): Evaluate the idea that we should create a national organisation to control the use and development of English.

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