Edexcel English Language -
Paper One with correct
question and answers
2025/2026
Am I allowed to scribble out a response? - correct answersNo, you could be throwing away
marks
Can I leave any questions blank? - correct answersNo! Give every question a go. Even if you are
not happy with your response you may well earn marks
Do I need to create a plan for the writing task? - correct answersYes! Take a few minutes to
gather your thoughts and ideas.
Make a checklist of the things you most likely will want to include.
Do you have to include all elements of SITE in your Q4 response? - correct answersNo
Do you have to zoom in on the quote in Q3? - correct answersYes!
You must consider connotations and layers of meaning
Do you have to zoom in on the quote in Q4? - correct answersNo, you are giving an opinion on
how well the writing has done something. The quote is there to support your opinion.
Do you need to include subject terminology in Q3? - correct answersIdeally yes, but the
examiner is more interested in you showing that you understand the effect of a chosen word.
, How long should you spend on Q1 and Q2? - correct answers5 minutes
Don't forget your focus boxes!
How long should you spend on Q3? - correct answers10-15 minutes
Don't forget your focus box!
How long should you spend on Q4? - correct answers25-30 minutes
How long should you spend on Q5/6? - correct answers5 minutes planning
30-35 minutes writing
5 minutes proof-reading
How long should you spend reading the extract? - correct answers5 minutes
How many marks are awarded for the reading questions? - correct answers24 marks
How many marks are awarded for the writing question? - correct answers40 marks
How many marks do you get for Q1? - correct answers1 mark
How many marks do you get for Q2? - correct answers2 marks
How many marks do you get for Q3? - correct answers6 marks
How many marks do you get for Q4? - correct answers15 marks
Paper One with correct
question and answers
2025/2026
Am I allowed to scribble out a response? - correct answersNo, you could be throwing away
marks
Can I leave any questions blank? - correct answersNo! Give every question a go. Even if you are
not happy with your response you may well earn marks
Do I need to create a plan for the writing task? - correct answersYes! Take a few minutes to
gather your thoughts and ideas.
Make a checklist of the things you most likely will want to include.
Do you have to include all elements of SITE in your Q4 response? - correct answersNo
Do you have to zoom in on the quote in Q3? - correct answersYes!
You must consider connotations and layers of meaning
Do you have to zoom in on the quote in Q4? - correct answersNo, you are giving an opinion on
how well the writing has done something. The quote is there to support your opinion.
Do you need to include subject terminology in Q3? - correct answersIdeally yes, but the
examiner is more interested in you showing that you understand the effect of a chosen word.
, How long should you spend on Q1 and Q2? - correct answers5 minutes
Don't forget your focus boxes!
How long should you spend on Q3? - correct answers10-15 minutes
Don't forget your focus box!
How long should you spend on Q4? - correct answers25-30 minutes
How long should you spend on Q5/6? - correct answers5 minutes planning
30-35 minutes writing
5 minutes proof-reading
How long should you spend reading the extract? - correct answers5 minutes
How many marks are awarded for the reading questions? - correct answers24 marks
How many marks are awarded for the writing question? - correct answers40 marks
How many marks do you get for Q1? - correct answers1 mark
How many marks do you get for Q2? - correct answers2 marks
How many marks do you get for Q3? - correct answers6 marks
How many marks do you get for Q4? - correct answers15 marks
