Edexcel English Language A iGCSE (4EA1/02) – Imaginative Writing Past Exam Questions
We have collated the imaginative writing questions from past year papers and listed them here. If you are taking the Edexcel English Language specification A (4EA1/02) for your iGCSE, and need more practice for this part of the paper, you have come to the right place.
Imaginative Writing is in Paper 2 Section B. Answer one question out of three given prompts. You are advised to spend 45 minutes on this task. The total marks for this section is 30.
The assessment objectives tested in this section are:
AO4 communicate effectively and imaginatively, adapting form, tone and register of writing for specific purposes and audiences
AO5 write clearly, using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures, with appropriate paragraphing and accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Imaginative Writing Questions Extracted from Past Year Papers (2014 – current)
Current Syllabus (4EA1/01) Answer ONE question.
January 2022
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, had to be brave. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘Everything Had Changed’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided.
Write a story that begins ‘It was an unusual gift’.
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
January 2022 Resit
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, had an exciting experience. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘The Dark City’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided.
Write a story that starts ‘Was it really him?’
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
November 2021
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, felt proud. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘The Hidden Book’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided.
Write a story that begins ‘It was like a dream’.
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
June 2021
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, needed help. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘The Accident’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided.
Write a story that begins ‘I was too excited to sleep’.
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
JUNE 2020
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, went on a long journey. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘A New Start’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided.
Write a story that begins ‘I tried to see what he was reading.’
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
June 2020 R
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, made an important decision. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘A Future World’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided.
Write a story that starts ‘I laughed out loud’.
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
January 2020
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, saw something surprising. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘The Meeting’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided.
Write a story that starts ‘Suddenly, without warning, there was a power cut.’
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
January 2020 R
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, did something by mistake.
Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘The Promise’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided. Write a story that ends ‘I’m glad I decided to help.’
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
June 2019
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, visited a new place.
Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘The Storm’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided. Write a story that ends ‘I decided to get on with it.’
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation.
June 2019 R
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, met an important person. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘The Painting’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided. Write a story that starts ‘Everywhere was silent.’
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
JANUARY 2019
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, challenged an unfair situation. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘Bitter, Twisted Lies’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided. Write a story that begins ‘It was a new day …’.
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
January 2019 R
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, felt lonely. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘The Deception’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided. Write a story that begins ‘They found a diary… ’.
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
June 2018
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, enjoyed success. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘A Surprise Visitor’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided (below). Write a story that begins ‘I did not have time for this’.
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
June 2018 R
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, felt disappointed. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Write a story with the title ‘Lost’. Your response could be real or imagined.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
OR
Look at the images provided. Write a story that ends ‘He heard the door slam.’
Your response could be real or imagined. You may wish to base your response on one of the images.
Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Old Syllabus. Answer ONE question.
January 2018
Write on one of the following: EITHER
(a) You have been asked to give to give a talk to a group of teenagers about a person who has made life better for others. This could be someone you know personally or someone who is well-known. Write the text of your talk.
OR
(b) The magazine is publishing A series of articles called ‘where I live’. Write your contribution, exploring what you like or dislike about your local area.
OR
(c) Write a story with the title ‘Memories’.
June 2017
(a) ‘Cities are dangerous, dirty and crowded places. Why would anyone want to live there?’
Give your views, arguing either for or against this statement.
OR
(b) Your Community Improvement Group has decided to put up a new building to benefit your local area.
Write a letter persuading the Group to accept your ideas about uses for the new building.
OR
(c) Write a story beginning ‘I never thought such an amazing thing could happen to me’.
June 2017 R
Write on one of the following: EITHER
(a) ‘Let’s make our world a better place!’
You have been asked to give a talk to a group of young people on this topic. Write the text of your talk.
(b) ‘A Hard Choice I Had To Make.’
A website is collecting contributions from people who have had to make difficult choices.
Write your contribution.
(c) Write a story beginning ‘I was only trying to help’
