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Key Facts: Saarland Abitur Latin Exam

Fremdsprache option

Latein is a chosen Fremdsprache eligible as a written Prüfungsfach in the Saarland Abitur

GOS-VO Saarland

270–300 / 210–240 min

Written exam time: Leistungsfach 270–300 minutes, Grundfach 210–240 minutes

GOS-VO Saarland written-exam time bands

11.05.2026

Fixed statewide written main date for Latein (and the Latinum) in the 2026 Abitur

Termine Gymnasien 2026 (Bildungsserver Saarland)

Latinum

The Latinum qualification can be certified at the end of the Hauptphase alongside the Abitur subject

GOS-VO Saarland

200 / 100 points

Minimum Gesamtqualifikation: 200+ points from Block I, 100+ points from the five Abiturprüfungsfächer (Block II)

GOS-VO Saarland

Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for Saarland Abitur Latein (Fremdsprache Kernfach). Official exam: Latin text translation and interpretation; Leistungsfach 270–300 / Grundfach 210–240 min. Written date 11.05.2026. Not an official format simulation; no fee for regular school candidates.

Sample Saarland Abitur Latin Practice Questions

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1What is the accusative singular form of the noun 'puella, -ae' (girl), a first-declension noun?
A.'puellam'
B.'puellae'
C.'puella'
D.'puellarum'
Explanation: First-declension nouns form the accusative singular with the ending '-am', giving 'puellam'.
2What Latin grammatical construction is 'Caesare duce' (with Caesar as leader / under Caesar's leadership), consisting of a noun and a participle-like predicate noun in the ablative?
A.Ablativus absolutus (ablative absolute)
B.Accusativus cum infinitivo (AcI)
C.Genitivus objectivus
D.Dativus possessivus
Explanation: 'Caesare duce' is a classic ablativus absolutus construction, pairing a noun (Caesare) with a predicate noun (duce) both in the ablative case, expressing accompanying circumstance without a finite verb.
3In the sentence 'Dico eum venire' (I say that he is coming), what construction is 'eum venire'?
A.Accusativus cum infinitivo (AcI) — accusative subject plus infinitive verb, expressing indirect statement
B.Ablativus absolutus
C.Genitivus subjectivus
D.Nominativus cum infinitivo
Explanation: 'Eum venire' is a textbook AcI construction: the accusative 'eum' functions as the logical subject of the infinitive 'venire', together forming the object clause of 'dico' (indirect statement).
4What is the genitive singular form of 'rex, regis' (king), a third-declension noun?
A.'regis'
B.'rex'
C.'regi'
D.'rege'
Explanation: 'Regis' is the genitive singular, as shown directly in the dictionary entry 'rex, regis' (nominative, genitive).
5What is the present active infinitive of the verb 'amare' (to love), a first-conjugation verb?
A.'amare'
B.'amavisse'
C.'amatum'
D.'amans'
Explanation: 'Amare' itself is already the present active infinitive form of this first-conjugation verb.
6What is the correct translation of the Latin subjunctive in a purpose clause: 'Venit ut videat' (He comes ___)?
A.'in order to see' / 'so that he may see'
B.'because he saw'
C.'although he sees'
D.'while he was seeing'
Explanation: 'Ut' plus the subjunctive ('videat') expresses purpose, correctly translated as 'in order to see' or 'so that he may see'.
7What Latin case is used for the direct object of a transitive verb, as in 'Puer librum legit' (The boy reads the book)?
A.Accusative — 'librum' is the direct object
B.Nominative — the direct object is always nominative
C.Genitive — the direct object is always genitive
D.Vocative — the direct object is always vocative
Explanation: The accusative case ('librum') marks the direct object of a transitive verb in Latin, as in most Indo-European languages with case systems.
8What is the perfect active form of 'video, videre, vidi, visum' (to see) for the first person singular ('I saw')?
A.'vidi'
B.'video'
C.'videbo'
D.'videbam'
Explanation: 'Vidi' is the first person singular perfect active form, meaning 'I saw' — the third principal part of this verb.
9What does a 'participium coniunctum' (conjoined participle) construction typically express when attached to a noun in a sentence?
A.An action or circumstance occurring simultaneously with, before, or causally related to the main verb's action, agreeing with a noun in the sentence
B.An independent standalone sentence with no connection to the main clause
C.A vocative direct address
D.A purely decorative word with no grammatical function
Explanation: A participium coniunctum agrees grammatically with a noun already present in the sentence (unlike the ablative absolute, which introduces its own noun) and expresses a related circumstance, cause, or time relative to the main verb.
10What is the correct meaning of the Latin conjunction 'cum' when followed by the subjunctive, expressing 'cum historicum/causale'?
A.'When/since' — introducing a temporal-causal circumstance under which the main action occurred
B.'With' — always indicating simple accompaniment
C.'Without' — expressing negation
D.'Never' — expressing complete denial
Explanation: 'Cum' with the subjunctive in narrative contexts ('cum historicum' or 'cum causale') typically means 'when' or 'since', framing the circumstances or cause under which the main clause's action occurred.

About the Saarland Abitur Latin Exam

Saarland Abitur Latein is the written Fremdsprache examination in Latin language, translation, and Roman civilization, administered under the GOS-VO and EPA Latein. It assesses grammatical accuracy, vocabulary command, and interpretive understanding of Latin prose and verse texts by authors such as Cicero, Caesar, Ovid, and Seneca. This free English MCQ bank trains the underlying grammar, vocabulary, and cultural-historical knowledge before students practise the official translation exam.

Exam sponsor: Ministerium für Bildung und Kultur Saarland (MBK). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official written Saarland Abitur Fremdsprache Latein. Candidates translate a Latin prose or verse text (e.g., Cicero, Caesar, Ovid, Seneca) and answer interpretation questions on content, style, and historical-cultural context. This 100-question bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only — it does not simulate the real translation exam.

Time Limit

Leistungsfach/E-Kurs: 270–300 minutes; Grundfach/G-Kurs: 210–240 minutes (GOS-VO written-exam time bands). Written main date: Monday 11 May 2026 (shared with the Latinum am Ende der Hauptphase).

Passing Score

Subject performance is reported on the 0–15 Punkte scale. The Gesamtqualifikation requires at least 200 of 40 Halbjahresergebnisse (Block I) plus at least 100 points from five Abiturprüfungsfächer at 4x weighting (Block II), with at least 20 points (4x weighting) in three Prüfungsfächer including one Leistungsfach, and no 0-point grade (GOS-VO Saarland).

Exam / Certification Fees

No exam fee for regular school candidates; Latein is a Fremdsprache option in the state-administered Saarland Abitur under the GOS-VO. External-candidate arrangements, where they exist, are school/authority-specific and not a published fee.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Study emphasis ~26%

Grammar and syntax

Declensions, conjugations, AcI, Ablativus absolutus, and participial constructions.

Study emphasis ~22%

Translation method and vocabulary

Core vocabulary and structured translation strategy.

Study emphasis ~26%

Roman authors and texts

Cicero, Caesar, Ovid, Seneca, and their major works.

Study emphasis ~18%

Roman history and civilization

Roman Republic and Empire history, society, and culture.

Study emphasis ~8%

Rhetoric and interpretation

Rhetorical devices and interpretive commentary.

Preparing for the Saarland Abitur Latin Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Subject performance is reported on the 0–15 Punkte scale. The Gesamtqualifikation requires at least 200 of 40 Halbjahresergebnisse (Block I) plus at least 100 points from five Abiturprüfungsfächer at 4x weighting (Block II), with at least 20 points (4x weighting) in three Prüfungsfächer including one Leistungsfach, and no 0-point grade (GOS-VO Saarland).
  • Assessment: Official written Saarland Abitur Fremdsprache Latein. Candidates translate a Latin prose or verse text (e.g., Cicero, Caesar, Ovid, Seneca) and answer interpretation questions on content, style, and historical-cultural context. This 100-question bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only — it does not simulate the real translation exam.
  • Time limit: Leistungsfach/E-Kurs: 270–300 minutes; Grundfach/G-Kurs: 210–240 minutes (GOS-VO written-exam time bands). Written main date: Monday 11 May 2026 (shared with the Latinum am Ende der Hauptphase).
  • Exam / certification fees: No exam fee for regular school candidates; Latein is a Fremdsprache option in the state-administered Saarland Abitur under the GOS-VO. External-candidate arrangements, where they exist, are school/authority-specific and not a published fee. Official sources

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Saarland Abitur Latin: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master core grammatical constructions (AcI, Ablativus absolutus, Participial constructions, subjunctive clauses) before attempting full unseen translation.
2Build high-frequency vocabulary systematically — most Latin exam texts draw from a manageable core word list.
3Practise sight-translation regularly under timed conditions to build genuine unseen-text fluency, not just memorized passages.
4Learn the historical and biographical context of set authors (Cicero's oratory, Caesar's commentarii, Ovid's mythology) — content questions test this alongside language skill.
5After MCQ concept work, practise real Latin unseen translation — MCQs build content recognition, not translation production skill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Saarland Latein Abitur exam multiple-choice?

No. The official written paper is a Latin-to-German translation and interpretation exam of an original text. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official format simulation.

Can Latein earn the Latinum in Saarland?

Yes. The Latinum can be certified at the end of the Hauptphase, sharing the written exam date with the Latein Abitur subject.

How long is the written exam?

Leistungsfach/E-Kurs candidates write 270–300 minutes; Grundfach/G-Kurs candidates write 210–240 minutes, under the GOS-VO time bands.

When is the written exam in 2026?

Monday 11 May 2026 (main session), shared with the Latinum am Ende der Hauptphase.

Is there an exam fee?

No. The Abitur is a state school examination under the GOS-VO; regular school candidates pay no fee.