Question 5 — Transactional writing · GCSE English Language Paper 2: Writers' viewpoints and perspectives | ReMarkAble AI

AQA English Language · Paper 2 — Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives · Section B

Indicative grade

37/ 40

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93%

Score

Question 5·8700

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Practise writing a powerful speech conclusion for AO5 Level 4: end with a call to action and a final memorable phrase linked to public transport.

Key strengths

Effective rhetorical opening with 'Ladies and gentlemen - we stand at a crossroads.'

Clear paragraphing and logical progression through three convincing arguments.

To improve

Develop a more memorable closing so the argument ends with a sharper final impact.

Use one or two more original, specific examples to make the case feel less general.

AO5

Level 4

Assessment objective

22/24

92%

Compelling and sustained persuasive writing with a clear viewpoint on reducing car dependency in favour of public transport. The opening directly addresses the audience, the argument is organised into purposeful paragraphs on cost, reliability and accessibility, and rhetorical devices are used consciously and effectively.

AO6

Level 4

Assessment objective

15/16

94%

Very accurate technical control with a wide range of sentence structures and punctuation. Complex sentences, dashes, lists and rhetorical questions are handled securely, with no significant spelling or punctuation weaknesses visible in the response.

--- Page 1 --- should not be a financial burden - it should be the economically sensible choice. If we truly want to shift people away from car dependency, we must make public transport affordable for all. That means subsidised fares, capped ticket prices, and discounts for frequent travellers. Investment in public transport should not be seen as an expense, but as an investment in a cleaner, more efficient future. Reliability is the second key issue. How can we expect people to abandon their cars when trains are cancelled without warning, buses run late, and routes are cut to save money? If public transport is to be a real alternative, it must be punctual, frequent, and dependable. Imagine if people could trust that their train would arrive on time, their bus would not disappear from the timetable overnight, and their tram would run without delays. That level of reliability is not a luxury - it is a necessity. Accessibility must also be radically improved. Too many areas, particularly rural communities, are poorly served by public transport. If you live in a city, you may have choices - trams, trains, buses - but for those in smaller towns or villages, public transport is often non-existent or painfully infrequent. This forces many into car ownership not as a choice, but as a necessity. We must demand better routes, more frequent services, and an end to the postcode lottery of transport provision. --- Page 2 --- Response A On one side, the ever-growing presence of cars - convenient, comfortable, and fast. On the other, the undeniable necessity of reducing our reliance on them in favour of better, more sustainable public transport. The question is not whether we should make a change, but how quickly and effectively we can do so. And to do so, we need our governments to act: Cars are, without doubt, a marvel of modern convenience. They give us the freedom to travel on our own schedules, in comfort, and with ease. They have transformed the way we live, work, and connect with one another. But let us not overlook the costs. Our roads are choked with congestion, our air is thick with pollution, and our towns and cities groan under the weight of an infrastructure designed around cars rather than people. For all their benefits, cars have shackled us to a system that is unsustainable, inefficient, and, in many cases, deeply unfair. Public transport is the obvious solution - if only it were designed to truly serve the people. We need cheaper, more reliable, and more accessible public transport, not just as an alternative to cars, but as the superior choice for everyday travel. Imagine a world where buses, trams, and trains are so efficient and affordable that taking the car is not the first option, but the last. It is absurd that in many places, taking a train can be more expensive than driving a car. Public transport

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Question 5 — Transactional writing

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