GCSE English Language (Higher Tier)

Two papers · 1h 45m each · reading comprehension + writing. Grades 1-9.

Intermediate United Kingdom School & Pre-University 80 questions 210 min 50 distinct variants
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GCSE English Language exam at a glance

80
Questions
210
Minutes total
2
Sections
50
Variants

GCSE English Language section breakdown

Sample question

According to the passage, the topic is best described as:

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GCSE English Language exam pattern?
GCSE English Language (Higher Tier) contains 80 questions across 2 sections: Paper 1 — Reading (40 Q), Paper 2 — Reading + Writing (40 Q). Total duration is 210 minutes.
Does GCSE English Language have negative marking?
No — GCSE English Language has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.
How is GCSE English Language scored?
Scaled score range: 0 to 9. GCSE English (grade 1-9).
How can I practise GCSE English Language for free?
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What is the difficulty level of GCSE English Language?
GCSE English Language is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Two papers · 1h 45m each · reading comprehension + writing. Grades 1-9.

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