The 90-Word Task — Foundation C & Higher B

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IntroductionUnit: Writing: 50, 90 and 150 Words + Translation into FrenchGCSE

This introduction covers The 90-Word Task — Foundation C & Higher B within The 90-word task: three time frames, every bullet for GCSE French. Revise The 90-word task: three time frames, every bullet in Writing: 50, 90 and 150 Words + Translation into French for GCSE French with 15 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 1 of 4 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

✍️ The 90-Word Task — Foundation C & Higher B

The 90-word task appears on both tiers: Foundation Section C and Higher Section B. It is worth 10 marks and gives you two bullet points to address in around 90 words. This is where AQA begins to reward range — a variety of vocabulary, tenses, and structures lifts your language mark from a 3 to a 5. Two bullets, both covered, three tenses, real opinions: that is the formula for top marks.

Practice questions for The 90-word task: three time frames, every bullet

The 90-word writing task (Question 2, Paper 4) is worth how many marks in total?

  • A. 20 marks
  • B. 16 marks
  • C. 10 marks
  • D. 25 marks
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What is the KEY difference between the 90-word task and the 50-word task in terms of mark scheme requirements?

  • A. The 90-word task requires bullet points to be answered in full sentences.
  • B. The 90-word task requires at least 2 (ideally 3) different time frames.
  • C. The 90-word task is marked on handwriting quality.
  • D. The 90-word task allows answers in English if French vocabulary is unknown.
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Quick recall flashcards

c'était + adjective
It was + adjective. A gold-standard Foundation phrase for past opinions: 'C'était génial / formidable / ennuyeux / affreux.' Shows imperfect tense usage with zero risk of conjugation error.
j'espère + infinitive
I hope to... 'J'espère visiter le Japon.' = I hope to visit Japan. 'J'espère aller à l'université.' = I hope to go to university. A safe way to express future plans without needing the inflectional future tense.

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