Tap a topic to practise it directly. Your accuracy on each topic is shown below.
Interactive worksheets: SQA-style written questions with instant feedback and model answers. Self-marked.
Two sittings to match the two real question papers — a fresh set of questions from that paper’s topics every attempt.
The real exam (course specification C824 75, v6.0, valid from 2025–26): Paper 1 — Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation: 30 marks · 1 hour · one unseen non-fiction passage | Paper 2 — Critical Reading: 40 marks · 1 hour 30 minutes · Section 1 Scottish text (20) + Section 2 Critical essay (20). Coursework: Portfolio–writing 30 marks (one piece marked out of 15, doubled) and Performance–spoken language (achieved/not achieved — must be achieved for an award). Total 100 marks: question papers 70%, portfolio 30%.
These mocks are quick-fire knowledge checks drawn from each paper’s topics — practise full written answers with the past papers.
Exam tips
Grade A
Grade bands used here: A 85%, B 70%, C 60%, D 45%. They are a rough guide only — SQA sets real grade boundaries each year.
Answer review
How many can you get right?
Quick-fire multiple-choice questions against the clock. Great for drilling key terms and facts.
The essentials for the National 5 English exam and coursework — learn these!
Topic accuracy
Sorted weakest first, so you know where to focus.