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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Greek Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Free Edexcel iGCSE Greek (4GK1) past papers & mark schemes. Reading, writing, and composition in Modern Greek. 28 resources.

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International GCSE Greek (4GK1): Reading Comprehension and Written Expression in Modern Greek

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Greek (4GK1) assesses candidates' competence in reading and writing Modern Greek (Demotic Greek, the standard variety). The qualification consists of two externally examined papers that together determine the full 9–1 grade. Paper 1 focuses on reading comprehension and directed writing. Candidates encounter authentic Greek texts — news articles, literary extracts, letters, and informational passages — and must demonstrate understanding through retrieval questions, inference tasks, and a directed writing response where format and audience are specified. Paper 2 centres on extended writing, requiring candidates to produce a sustained composition in Greek — typically a narrative, a discursive essay, or a formal piece of correspondence. The specification rewards grammatical accuracy, idiomatic vocabulary, and the ability to modulate register. Candidates who can deploy the subjunctive mood, complex subordinate clauses, and varied connectives consistently achieve the highest marks. With 28 resources available, candidates can access a solid bank of past papers spanning multiple examination sessions.

Exam Paper Structure

Paper 1

Reading and Directed Writing

Varies by session🎯 marks📊 % of grade
Reading comprehension — retrieval and inferenceDirected writing — specified format and audience
Paper 2

Extended Writing

Varies by session🎯 marks📊 % of grade
Extended composition — narrative, discursive, or formalGrammatical accuracy and idiomatic expression

Key Information

Exam BoardPearson Edexcel
Specification Code4GK1
QualificationInternational GCSE
Grading Scale9–1
Assessment Type2 written exams
TiersNone (single tier)
Number Of Papers2
Exam DurationVaries by session
Total MarksVaries by session
Calculator StatusNot applicable
Total Resources28

Key Topics in Greek

Topics you need to know

Reading comprehension of authentic Modern Greek textsDirected writing with register and format awarenessExtended composition in narrative or discursive modeGrammatical accuracy — gender, case, and verb agreementAccent placement and orthographic conventions

Exam Command Words

Command wordWhat the examiner expects
ReadStudy the passage carefully and use it as the basis for your answers
WriteProduce a response in Greek in the specified format
ExplainGive reasons, supported by reference to the text

Typical Grade Boundaries

GradeApproximate mark needed
978–88%
868–77%
758–67%
648–57%
539–47%
430–38%
322–29%
214–21%
1~6–13%

⚠️ Boundaries vary by session. Check Pearson Edexcel's website for exact figures.

Accent Marks, Grammatical Gender, and the Subjunctive: Keys to Success in iGCSE Greek

Modern Greek retains a single accent mark (the tonos) that must be placed correctly on every polysyllabic word. Examiners penalise missing or misplaced accents, so drill the accent rules until they become habitual. Read Greek text aloud — hearing the stress pattern reinforces correct placement. Grammatical gender (masculine, feminine, neuter) affects articles, adjectives, and pronouns throughout the sentence. When you learn new vocabulary, always learn the article with the noun: ο κήπος, η θάλασσα, το βιβλίο. This single habit prevents a cascade of agreement errors in your written work. Directed writing tasks test whether you can match register to audience. A letter to a friend in Greek uses different verb forms, greetings, and vocabulary from a letter to a government official. Prepare template openings and closings for each common format so you can deploy them automatically under time pressure. For the extended composition in Paper 2, plan before you write. A structured response with a clear beginning, middle, and end consistently outscores a longer but unfocused one. Aim for three to four well-developed paragraphs with varied sentence openings — avoid starting every sentence with the subject.

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