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Language analysis (AO2): AQA GCSE English Language questions

Every AQA GCSE English Language exam question on Q3 Language analysis (AO2), 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q03

    June 2025 · Paper 2

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    November 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 · Paper 2

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  4. Q03

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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  5. Q03

    November 2022 · Paper 2

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    June 2022 · Paper 2

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    November 2021 · Paper 2

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  8. Q03

    November 2020 · Paper 2

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All 8 questions on Language analysis (AO2), as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q03 (12 marks): You now need to refer only to Source A from lines 11 to 20. How does the writer use language to describe the peregrine falcon?
  2. November 2024, Paper 2, Q03 (12 marks): You now need to refer only to Source A from lines 23 to 35. How does the writer use language to describe his discovery?
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q03 (12 marks): You now need to refer only to Source A from lines 30 to 39. How does the writer use language to describe working night shifts at the hospital?
  4. June 2023, Paper 2, Q03 (12 marks): You now need to refer only to Source A from lines 12 to 23. How does the writer use language to describe the train crash?
  5. November 2022, Paper 2, Q03 (12 marks): You now need to refer only to Source B from lines 23 to 30. How does the writer use language to describe the mosquitoes and their impact?
  6. June 2022, Paper 2, Q03 (12 marks): You now need to refer only to Source A from lines 29 to 38. How does the writer use language to describe the rain and the storm?
  7. November 2021, Paper 2, Q03 (12 marks): You now need to refer only to Source A from lines 20 to 28. How does the writer use language to describe eating Fantail sweets?
  8. November 2020, Paper 2, Q03 (12 marks): You now need to refer only to Source A from lines 23 to 31. How does the writer use language to describe how he feels?

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