Edexcel English Language Paper 1 assesses both reading and imaginative writing skills.
In Section A (Reading), you answer four questions based on an unseen 19th-century fiction extract. The questions assess your understanding of the text, your analysis of the writer’s use of language and structure, and your ability to evaluate the text using evidence.
In Section B (Imaginative Writing), you choose one of two writing tasks linked by theme to the reading extract. You may be asked to write about a real or imagined experience or situation.
You can find the guide for Section A below.