Cambridge IGCSE English Language (0500) Mark Scheme Decoder

Select a question type below to see exactly what earns and loses marks, then use the Practice tab to write and self-mark your own answers.

Cambridge IGCSEEnglish Language0500

Mark Scheme Decoder

Pick a question type to see exactly what the examiner wants — then try a practice question and get instant auto-marked feedback.

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What the examiner actually wants

2 marks

Find specific information from the text. Quote or closely paraphrase — do not summarise or interpret.

Mark point checklist

1First correct piece of information lifted or closely paraphrased from the text
2Second distinct correct piece of information

✅ Earns marks

  • →According to the text, '…[direct quote]…'
  • →The writer states that…
  • →The text says…

❌ Loses marks

  • ✗Paraphrasing so loosely you lose the specific detail
  • ✗Making up details not in the text
  • ✗Giving the same point twice in different words

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