CXC CSEC English A exam paper 2 topics
CXC CSEC English A exam: Paper 2 exam topics
This paper contains eight (8) questions in four (4) sections
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Section one (1): Summary writing
This section is made up of one compulsory question. In this section, you have to write a summary of a given passage or report. (There is no choice here, you have to answer the only question in this section.)
You will be given a passage or report and asked to write a summary of it.
The paper 2 directions state that in this section you must write in "continuous prose", that is, you must write using paragraphs. You MUST NOT write using note form. Also, after the allotted number of words, anything you write will not be assessed.
Here are samples of the type of summary questions that were set in CXC English A past papers.
Section two (2): Reading comprehension
This section consists of two compulsory short answer reading comprehension questions. (Again there is no choice here, you have to answer both of the questions in this section).
Each question is made up of a reading passage and 7-8 questions on the passage. You must answer all the questions on each reading passage.
Here are samples of the type of reading comprehension questions that have been set in CXC English A past papers.
Section three (3): Short story writing/Descriptive writing
This section is made up of three questions. They include two short story essays - one with a picture and one without - and a descriptive essay.(You must choose one question to answer).
The paper 2 exam states that your answer in this section should be approximately
400-450 words in length and you must write in standard english, although you may use dialect in conversations.
Here are samples of the type of short story questions that have been set in CXC English A past papers.
Here are the short stories that have won the CXC short story awards.
Section four (4): Persuasive writing
This section is made up of two persuasive essay questions. Your answer is usually required to be in the form of either an informal letter to a friend, a formal letter to an official, a speech, presentation or an essay. (You must choose one question to answer).
The paper 2 exam states that your answer in this section should be approximately
250-300 words in length and you must write in standard english.
Here are samples of the type of persuasive essay questions that have been set in CXC Engliah A past papers.
You must answer five (5) out of the eight (8) questions on this paper in order to pass the CXC English A exam.
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this is tremendous help, it allows to prepare myself for the upcoming exams..thanks alot!
Hi,
I have wrote Mathematics a few years ago and got a grade 4. Nevertheless, I have rewritten it and got grade 5. However, CXC has declared that grade 4 is appropriate for the working environment. Now, I would like to apply for a job; should I declare that I got a grade 4 in Mathematics or a grade 5.
Thank you! Another problem I have is, most vacanies here states that they wants 5 subjects CXC including Mathematics and English. What this actually means? Mathematics and English must be from Grade 1 to 3 or 1 to 4. The reason of asking such question is that CXC has declared grade 4 as a minimum entry requirement. READ http://www.cxc.org/section.asp?Sec=2&SSec=2&Info=19. I don't know if they are refering to 1 to 3 or 1 to 4.
@a.richards in cxc grade 4 is a much rather grade to me personally i got a 3 already was planning to do it any but got scared 1 is an distinction,2 is a credit and 3 is a pass 4 is a fail for us so u know let me know what happens okay
Would that be right to do. I am really confused. I though it is the most recent grade is that what counts.
Well, both are your grades. And you are not obliged to give them your most recent grade, why? Suppose you got a grade 6 the second time, does that mean you did not pass CXC math at all? No. It simply means you didn't pass the second time. You can give them the paper with the best result and ignore the other one. That is what I would do.
This site is very helpful. Whatever area you are weak in they have given you enough questions to practise with. Keep up the good work
If I go beyond three hundred words in Persausive writing as in Story Writing, would I be penalized for dat.
Hi, no you do not get penalized if you go beyond 300 words.
But the problem with going too far beyond 300 words is this: if you spend too much time on the persuasive essay and do it very well, but don't have enough time to do the short story or reading comprehension as well, you will lose marks on the short story/ reading comprehension and you still can't get more than 35 marks on the persuasive essay.
So the trick is to manage your time well in the exam room. Make sure that you leave enough time to hit all the questions as best as possible.This is a better strategy for making the most marks possible in the exam.
Thanks! We are really glad you like the site, it is still a work-in-progress though. We are continually working on it to make it better for CXC exam candidates. Keep checking with us!
Hi Kathy
I am new to this site, as I am sure you know. My query is, do you provide answers for the questions on this site? I have chosen to attempt one of your summary writing questions, and I have seen where persons have posted answers previously. Is there someone in place to acknowledge their answers or is there an answer to the summary question that we can view?
Thanks in advance for your assistance,
Hi simonsese,
We do not provide traditional type instruction for the CXC subjects in this community. As a result, there are no 'teachers' here really to correct answers; what we are is a study group of 'people helping people' for the CXC exams.
In this study group, like all study groups, it is the members who help each other. Members are encouraged to work together, read and helpfully comment on each others' work, share their own answers and generally help each other in their preparations for the CXC exams.
Another way in which we help members who want to know if their answer is correct: we have just started providing rubrics for questions; rubrics help you identify what information your answer should have. Also, we do have posted some sample answers to summary questions that CXC provided in their school reports.
I hope this answer helps.
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