Question 2 Tips

This section provides guidance on answering Question 2, which requires comparing content from two sources on English Language Paper 2.

Key points:

• Always refer to both sources
• Compare differences or similarities between sources
• Focus on content, not language techniques
• Use the PEED formula: Point, Evidence, Explain, Develop
• Write two paragraphs using comparison connectives

Definition: PEED formula - Point (make a point about Source A), Evidence (quote to support), Explain (make an inference), Develop (give context for comparison)

Highlight: Use comparison connectives like "Similarly" or "However" to link ideas between sources.

Question 2 Example Response

This section presents an example answer for Question 2 on English Language Paper 2, demonstrating how to effectively compare two sources.

The response compares the effects of extreme weather in Source A (Mount Everest) and Source B (London):

• Source A: Sudden storm traps climbers, leading to fatalities
• Source B: Cold weather causes minor inconveniences in city life

Example: "Source A shows the effect that a sudden storm can have on the people on Mount Everest, for example, thirty climbers became trapped in the 'Death Zone', fighting for their lives."

Highlight: The response uses comparison connectives and follows the PEED structure to effectively contrast the two sources.

Comparative Language and Sentence Starters

This section provides useful language for comparing sources in Question 2 of English Language Paper 2.

Comparison connectives:

• For similarities: Similarly, Equally, Likewise, As with, Like
• For differences: However, In contrast, Whereas, On the other hand, Unlike

Sentence starters:

• This implies/indicates/highlights...
• From this, the reader can infer...
• This might suggest that...
• You could infer from this that...

Vocabulary: Connectives - words or phrases used to link ideas or show relationships between information

Highlight: Using a variety of comparison connectives and sentence starters can improve the quality and clarity of your response.