Leaving Cert English: The Comparative Study questions

Paper 2's comparison of studied texts across the prescribed modes, such as theme or issue, cultural context and general vision and viewpoint.

33 past English questions on this topic, spanning 2015 to 2025, grouped by year. Every question opens on the exact page of the official paper, with its marking scheme beside it.

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2023 · 2 questions

Paper 1 · Q11100 marks

composing, short story

Paper 2 · Q270 marks

literary analysis

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2020 · 2 questions

Paper 1 · Q3100 marks

comprehending, science fiction, characterisation

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2025 · 1 question

2024 · 1 question

2023 · 1 question

2022 · 10 questions

Paper 2 · Q170 marks

single text, drama

Paper 2 · Q270 marks

single text, novel

Paper 2 · Q370 marks

single text, novel

Paper 2 · Q470 marks

single text, drama

Paper 2 · Q570 marks

single text, drama

Paper 2 · Q670 marks

single text, drama

Paper 2 · Q770 marks

single text, novel

Paper 2 · Q870 marks

single text, novel

Paper 2 · Q970 marks

single text, novel

2021 · 1 question

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2019 · 1 question

2017 · 1 question

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