In a English exam you need to get half the questions right, a exam goes on for about 2 hours and 15 minutes, what i found better was to do all the writing and making sure i don't miss anything because just putting something could give you a mark, and for the last 15 minutes go over the paper read everything and add anything you need to add, like fullstops, comer's, capital letters etc.
High C or Low B somewhere inbetween
No you have to do English at GCSE level as it is a core subject along with Maths and Science. You get 2 GCSE's for English, 1 for language and 1 for literature. But you don't have to do English for your A-Levels after your GCSE's.
Well most jobs will require a C in both Maths and English
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Most universities in England will ask for a grade C or above in GCSE English and Mathematics, reguardless of your results in A-Levels. However, a number of universities will ask for a grade C at GCSE or above in the chosen course (for example: If you apply to undertake a Physics degree, then the university will ask for your Science/Physics GCSE grade.
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In short - Yes. Most people are aware that there are a number of "core" subjects which students need to study in order to gain good college and university places, and to succeed in the work place. Typically, GCSE English, GCSE Maths and the GCSE dual Science syllabus are the "big three" subjects in this respect, and most employers and further or higher education establishments stipulate grade C or above for GCSE Maths, GCSE English and GCSE dual science as the syllabus for each of these subjects is considered to teach students skills which are vital for all aspects of life. For more information see Which GCSEs should I take link.
You should get at least a C in English Language, but you do not need to have an English Literature qualification, although it is very useful for the future. A C in both English Language and Literature will open many doors for future career prospects.
I'm a bricklayer myself and the gcse you need at least a C in maths and a C in science also a C in Construction
you need (a-c) maths, english and the science based subjesct and maybe even a health and social care gcse in total about up to 6 gcses
You need 5 art GCSE'S, 2 religious education GCSE'S, 9 maths English or science GCSE'S and 20 PE GCSE'S
To be a nurse you will need general GCSE subjects so maths, English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology (either separate or double award) For a nursing diploma -- five GCSEs (A-C) preferably in English, maths and/or a science-based subject.