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Paper 2

Paper 2 Q1: Non-fiction Retrieval

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Stay with explicit facts in Source A only.

Key Facts

  • Paper 2 Q1 is 4 marks and based on Source A only.
  • Focus on explicit information.
  • Concise answers score best.
  • Use your own words plus short quotes if needed.
  • Avoid inference unless the question asks for it.

Topics Covered

Source A Only

What you need to know

  • Use only Source A for this question.
  • Avoid bringing in information from Source B.

Exam Tips

  • Underline four facts before you write.

Skim and Scan

What you need to know

  • Locate relevant lines quickly.
  • Use short quotes to support points.

Exam Tips

  • Do not infer. Stick to the wording in Source A.

Accuracy

What you need to know

  • Answer in full sentences.
  • Use four different facts.

Exam Tips

  • Tick off each fact as you write to avoid repeats.

Key Terms

source

A text provided in the exam paper.

explicit

Directly stated information.

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Common Exam Questions

From Source A, list four things about the writer's experience.

4 markseasyPaper 2

Model Answer

Give four separate facts with short evidence.

What examiners want to see

  • Four distinct points
  • Evidence from Source A

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