Q1 · Difficulty 1/3
The person who performs a character on stage is an:
- critic
- author only
- actor
- usher
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✓ Answer: C — actor
An actor performs the role.
CIE · IGCSE · Drama
Free CIE IGCSE Drama
Practice Paper
8 mixed-difficulty practice questions in the style of real CIE IGCSE papers — answers, mark-scheme-style explanations, and the official exam structure all on one page.
Take a Mini Mock →What the real CIE IGCSE Drama paper looks like
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice)
40 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 45 minutes. Tests breadth of knowledge.
Paper 2 (Core) / Paper 4 (Extended)
Structured written paper. 1 hour 30 minutes (Core) or 1 hour 45 minutes (Extended). Tests depth of understanding and application.
Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical)
Written paper assessing practical skills for candidates without lab access. 1 hour. Worth ~20% of the total.
Total exam time: ~3 hours, depending on tier (Core vs Extended).
Grading: Grades: A* (highest) to G (lowest), with U (ungraded). Most universities require C or above.
Grading: Grades: A* (highest) to G (lowest), with U (ungraded). Most universities require C or above.
Mini practice paper: 8 questions
Mixed-difficulty questions from across the Drama syllabus. Tap "Show answer" after each to check yourself.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3
A written text of a play that actors perform is a:
- poster
- programme
- ticket
- script
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✓ Answer: D — script
A script is the written play.
Q3 · Difficulty 2/3
A performer who plays a character different from themselves is doing:
- role play
- narration only
- directing
- printing
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: A — role play
Role play takes on a character.
Q4 · Difficulty 2/3
Performing without a script, making it up on the spot, is:
- rehearsal
- recitation
- memorisation
- improvisation
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: D — improvisation
Improvisation is unscripted performance.
Q5 · Difficulty 2/3
Drama exploration develops both creativity and ____ skills.
- ticketing
- funding
- collaboration
- printing
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✓ Answer: C — collaboration
It builds creativity and collaboration.
Q6 · Difficulty 3/3
Exploring drama through experimenting with ideas is called:
- building sets only
- printing
- workshopping
- selling tickets
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✓ Answer: C — workshopping
Workshopping develops ideas.
Q7 · Difficulty 3/3
Understanding your character's motivation makes a performance:
- expensive
- printed
- hidden
- believable
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✓ Answer: D — believable
Motivation makes characters believable.
Q8 · Difficulty 3/3
A technique where a character's thoughts are spoken aloud is:
- ticketing
- printing
- lighting only
- thought-tracking
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: D — thought-tracking
Thought-tracking voices inner thoughts.
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CIE IGCSE Drama FAQ
What does the CIE IGCSE Drama exam look like?
The CIE IGCSE Drama exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 1 (Multiple Choice): 40 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 45 minutes. Tests breadth of knowledge. Paper 2 (Core) / Paper 4 (Extended): Structured written paper. 1 hour 30 minutes (Core) or 1 hour 45 minutes (Extended). Tests depth of understanding and application. Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical): Written paper assessing practical skills for candidates without lab access. 1 hour. Worth ~20% of the total. Total exam time: ~3 hours, depending on tier (Core vs Extended).
Can I download a free CIE IGCSE Drama past paper?
Real CIE past papers are published directly by CIE on their official website. Kramizo doesn't redistribute copyrighted past papers, but we do generate free AI-written practice papers in the exact same style — same command words, same difficulty tier, same mark conventions. Use this practice paper as warm-up, then time yourself on official past papers before exam day.
How is CIE IGCSE Drama graded?
Grades: A* (highest) to G (lowest), with U (ungraded). Most universities require C or above. Kramizo's practice questions are tagged with difficulty 1-3 mapping roughly to the lower, middle, and top grade boundaries you'll encounter in the real exam.