ENGLISH-LANGUAGE-AND-LITERATURE-EMC-H474 · Cambridge OCR A Level
ENGLISH-LANGUAGE-AND-LITERATURE-EMC-H474/11
Paper 1
English Language and Literature EMC · June 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: OCR
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.8 / 5
160
300 min
Comparative Language Analysis and Diachronic Change
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
160
Duration
300 min
Session difficulty
3.8 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
A comprehensive assessment of candidates' skills in systemic language analysis, comparative media/diachronic study, and directed sociolinguistic writing across Papers 1 and 2 of the H470 2022 series.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Application AO2:
Weight: 5100%Critical undAO3:
Weight: 480%Analysis of AO4:
Weight: 360%Comparative AO5:
Weight: 240%Creative Writing
Weight: 120%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A*
Approx. 78% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 71% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 61% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 52% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 42% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 33% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Break into parts and explain how each contributes to the whole question focus.
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
Match the expected response style for “Explore” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Consider” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Examine” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Write” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Investigate” questions.
Present multiple perspectives with evidence; balance breadth and depth.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 2
Min per mark: 2
Min per mark: 1.9
Min per mark: 1.9
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Comparing and Contrasting Texts
36 marks this session
Language Change
36 marks this session
Writing about a Topical Language Issue
24 marks this session
Language in the Media
24 marks this session
Child Language Acquisition
20 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Comparing and Contrasting Texts
Language Change
Writing about a Topical Language Issue
Language in the Media
Child Language Acquisition
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Exploring language (H470/01): Dimensions of linguistic variation (H470/02):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Comparing and Contrasting Texts
36 marks this session
Practise in RevuiLanguage Change
36 marks this session
Practise in RevuiWriting about a Topical Language Issue
24 marks this session
Practise in RevuiLanguage in the Media
24 marks this session
Practise in RevuiChild Language Acquisition
20 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
A comprehensive assessment of candidates' skills in systemic language analysis, comparative media/diachronic study, and directed sociolinguistic writing across Papers 1 and 2 of the H470 2022 series.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2022 2022
English Language and Literature EMC
A comprehensive assessment of candidates' skills in systemic language analysis, comparative media/diachronic study, and directed sociolinguistic writing across Papers 1 and 2 of the H470 2022 series.
A comprehensive assessment of candidates' skills in systemic language analysis, comparative media/diachronic study, and directed sociolinguistic writing across Papers 1 and 2 of the H470 2022 series.
- Total marks
- 160
- Duration
- 300 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.8 / 5
Session analysis
A comprehensive assessment of candidates' skills in systemic language analysis, comparative media/diachronic study, and directed sociolinguistic writing across Papers 1 and 2 of the H470 2022 series.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
Exploring language (H470/01): Dimensions of linguistic variation (H470/02):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
69% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Comparative Essay
72·2·45%
Directed Creative/Discursive Writing
48·2·30%
Structured Linguistic Analysis
20·2·13%
Analytical Essay
20·1·13%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 1 Section A (
0.50 m/minPaper 1 Section B (
0.53 m/minPaper 2 Section A (
0.50 m/minPaper 2 Section B (
0.53 m/minTotal marks
78
Total time
150 min
Avg pace
0.52
Cumulative marks ladder
The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Gender and Power in Spoken/Media Discourse
85%85%
Child Language Acquisition: Early Multi-word Stage
80%80%
Language Change: Evolution of Lexicography and Scientific/Legal Registers
75%75%
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.