§-Mock exam
English mock exam
Victorian Certificate of Education - English/EAL Examination. Sit it in one block, time yourself with the on-screen clock, then self-mark against the model answers.
Paper structure from the official VCAA page.
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Paper at a glance
Reading time
15 min
Working time
180 min
Total marks
60
Sections
3
| Section | Questions | Marks | Recommended time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A - Analytical response to a text | 1 | 20 | 60 min |
| Section B - Creating a text | 1 | 20 | 60 min |
| Section C - Analysis of argument and language | 1 | 20 | 60 min |
Before you start
What this mock covers
- Section A - Analytical response to a text: 1 extended response (20 marks), self-marked against the marking criteria.
- Section B - Creating a text: 1 extended response (20 marks), self-marked against the marking criteria.
- Section C - Analysis of argument and language: 1 extended response (20 marks), self-marked against the marking criteria.
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