Exam-style question
Try this first
Which feature of an answer on language change would most clearly strengthen AO2?.
- A.A critical discussion of theories, attitudes and evidence about why language changes.
- B.A list of isolated technical terms with no explanation.
- C.A rewritten version of the source in a different genre.
- D.A claim that all change is wrong without supporting evidence.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- A critical discussion of theories, attitudes and evidence about why language changes.
Explanation
Why this works
AO2 requires critical understanding of concepts and issues, so theories, attitudes and evidence about language change are central. Listing terms or making unsupported judgements would not meet that assessment focus.
Common mistake
No common mistake is linked to this question yet.