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Key Facts: Andalusia PAU German Exam

90 min

Exam Time Limit

Distrito Único Andaluz

0–10

Grading Scale

Junta de Andalucía

4.0

Min. Access Phase Score

Comisión Interuniversitaria

EUR 58.70

Base Registration Fee

Junta de Andalucía

5 Blocks

Curriculum Content Areas

2º Bachillerato German Syllabus

The Andalusia PAU German exam (Alemán Lengua Extranjera II) is administered by the Distrito Único Andaluz and Comisión Interuniversitaria de Andalucía for students completing 2nd Bachillerato. The exam lasts 90 minutes and is graded on a 0–10 scale (minimum 4.0 required in the Access Phase). Note that local questions on this platform are an English-language MCQ study adaptation created to help students master the underlying 2nd Bachillerato curriculum.

Sample Andalusia PAU German Practice Questions

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1Which of the following German sentences demonstrates the correct Verb-Second (V2) word order after an adverbial of time placed at the beginning?
A.Gestern der Schüler hat seine Hausaufgaben gemacht.
B.Gestern hat der Schüler seine Hausaufgaben gemacht.
C.Gestern der Schüler machte seine Hausaufgaben.
D.Gestern hat gemacht der Schüler seine Hausaufgaben.
Explanation: In standard German main clauses, the conjugated verb must always occupy the second position (V2 rule). When an element other than the subject (such as the temporal adverb 'Gestern') is placed in the first position, subject-verb inversion occurs so that the auxiliary verb 'hat' remains in position two.
2Choose the sentence that uses the correct Accusative masculine definite article for a direct object.
A.Der Hund beißt den Mann.
B.Der Hund beißt dem Mann.
C.Der Hund beißt der Mann.
D.Der Hund beißt des Mannes.
Explanation: The verb 'beißen' (to bite) requires a direct object in the Accusative case. The masculine definite article changes from 'der' (Nominative) to 'den' (Accusative).
3Which prepositional phrase correctly uses the Dative case after the preposition 'mit'?
A.Er fährt mit den Bus zur Schule.
B.Er fährt mit dem Bus zur Schule.
C.Er fährt mit das Bus zur Schule.
D.Er fährt mit der Bus zur Schule.
Explanation: The preposition 'mit' always governs the Dative case. Since 'Bus' is a masculine noun ('der Bus'), its Dative singular form is 'dem Bus'.
4What is the correct word order when joining two clauses using the subordinating conjunction 'weil'?
A.Er bleibt zu Hause, weil er ist krank.
B.Er bleibt zu Hause, weil er krank ist.
C.Er bleibt zu Hause, weil ist er krank.
D.Er bleibt zu Hause, weil krank er ist.
Explanation: 'weil' is a subordinating conjunction (Subjunktion), which forces the conjugated verb ('ist') to the absolute end of the subordinate clause (Nebensatz).
5What does the German separable verb 'aufstehen' mean in English?
A.To stand up / get up
B.To open a door
C.To write down
D.To understand
Explanation: The verb 'aufstehen' (composed of the prefix 'auf-' and verb 'stehen') means 'to stand up' or 'to get up (from bed)'.
6Which sentence correctly places the modal verb 'können' and the main verb infinitive in a German main clause?
A.Sie kann gut Deutsch sprechen.
B.Sie kann sprechen gut Deutsch.
C.Sie sprechen kann gut Deutsch.
D.Sie gut Deutsch sprechen kann.
Explanation: In a main clause with a modal verb, the conjugated modal verb ('kann') occupies position two, while the main verb in its infinitive form ('sprechen') is pushed to the very end of the clause, forming the verbal frame (Satzklammer).
7Complete the sentence with the correct article form for a static location (Dativ): 'Die Kinder lernen in ____ Schule.'
A.die
B.der
C.dem
D.den
Explanation: 'in' is a two-way preposition (Wechselpräposition). When indicating static location (Wo? / Where?), it requires the Dative case. Since 'Schule' is a feminine noun ('die Schule'), its Dative singular article is 'der'.
8Read the brief passage: 'In Deutschland trennen die Menschen ihren Müll sehr sorgfältig. Altpapier, Glas und Plastik kommen in verschiedene Container.' Which statement is correct according to the text?
A.Germans throw all waste into a single container.
B.Germans separate waste into different containers.
C.Glass and paper are banned in Germany.
D.Plastic waste is not collected in Germany.
Explanation: The text states that people in Germany separate their trash very carefully ('trennen... ihren Müll sehr sorgfältig') and put paper, glass, and plastic into different containers ('verschiedene Container').
9Identify the correct translation of the German false friend 'bekommen'.
A.To become / turn into
B.To receive / get
C.To overcome
D.To welcome
Explanation: 'bekommen' is a well-known false friend; it means 'to receive' or 'to get' (e.g., 'ein Geschenk bekommen'). The English verb 'to become' translates to German 'werden'.
10Which temporal conjunction is used for a single, completed event in the past?
A.wenn
B.als
C.wann
D.während
Explanation: 'als' is used as a temporal subordinating conjunction for a single, non-repeated event or continuous period in the past ('Als ich ein Kind war...'). 'wenn' is used for repeated past events or present/future conditions.

About the Andalusia PAU German Exam

The Andalusia PAU German exam (Lengua Extranjera II: Alemán 2º Bachillerato) evaluates high school graduates across Andalusia on core German language skills at the B1-B2 CEFR levels, including reading comprehension, sentence rephrasing, case declension, verb syntax, connectors, and thematic vocabulary. Please note: The official PAU exam features written open-ended questions and essay writing in German; the 100 questions provided here are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation designed for self-assessment and core grammar/vocabulary mastery.

Exam sponsor: Distrito Único Andaluz / Comisión Interuniversitaria de Andalucía. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

90-minute written examination (traditionally open-ended text comprehension, grammatical rephrasing, and essay writing in German; local questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation)

Time Limit

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 58.70 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (or ~14.70 € per subject in voluntary admission phase) set by Junta de Andalucía.

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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.

25%

Reading Comprehension and Text Analysis

Analyzing German texts on socio-cultural, environmental, technological, or educational topics; confirming true/false statements with textual evidence; identifying contextual synonyms and antonyms; and determining main ideas and author intent.

25%

German Grammar and Sentence Syntax

Verb position rules (V2 in main clauses, verb-final in Nebensätze, position 1 in polar questions), passive transformations (Passiv mit werden/sein), modal verbs in past tenses (Präteritum/Perfekt), and Konjunktiv II for hypothetical conditions.

20%

Noun Cases and Adjective Declension

Accusative, Dative, and Genitive case triggers; strong, weak, and mixed adjective declension patterns; prepositions with fixed cases (aus, bei, mit, nach, seit, von, zu vs. durch, für, gegen, ohne, um); and two-way prepositions (Wechselpräpositionen with Akkusativ/Dativ).

15%

Connectors and Cohesion

Complex sentence formation using causal (weil, da), concessive (obwohl), conditional (wenn, falls), consecutive (sodass), final (damit, um...zu), and temporal (als, wenn, während, bevor) connectors, as well as multi-part connectors (weder...noch, nicht nur...sondern auch).

15%

Vocabulary, Prefixes, and Error Identification

Separable vs inseparable prefixes (an-, aus-, ver-, be-, ge-, ent-), nominalization suffixes, Nomen-Verb-Verbindungen (e.g., in Frage stellen), false friends (e.g., bekommen vs. become), and identifying syntactic/grammatical errors in written German.

Preparing for the Andalusia PAU German Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: 90-minute written examination (traditionally open-ended text comprehension, grammatical rephrasing, and essay writing in German; local questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation)
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 58.70 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (or ~14.70 € per subject in voluntary admission phase) set by Junta de Andalucía. Official sources

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Andalusia PAU German: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize verb positions: position 2 for main clauses, end of clause for subordinate clauses (Nebensätze) introduced by dass, weil, obwohl, etc.
2Master two-way prepositions (Wechselpräpositionen): use Accusative for movement/direction (Wohin?) and Dative for static location (Wo?).
3Practice Passiv transformations: remember that 'werden' is conjugated and the main verb goes to the end as a Partizip II.
4Learn common multi-word connectors (um...zu, anstatt...zu, ohne...zu) and their infinitive construction rules.
5Review modal verbs in past tenses and Konjunktiv II forms (hätte, wäre, würde + Infinitiv) for hypothetical conditional sentences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the official Andalusia PAU German exam?

The official Andalusia PAU German exam is a 90-minute written examination in German consisting of text reading comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises, grammatical rephrasing tasks, and a short essay (approx. 120-150 words). Note that the 100 questions available on this site are an English-language multiple-choice practice adaptation developed to help students test their knowledge of the official curriculum.

What is the passing score for Andalusia PAU German?

The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. In the Access Phase (Fase de Acceso), a minimum score of 4.0 is required to combine with the Bachillerato GPA (which counts for 60% of the final university access score, while PAU counts for 40%, requiring a total average of >= 5.0).

What is the fee for taking the PAU exam in Andalusia?

The base registration fee for the PAU Access Phase in Andalusia is set by the Junta de Andalucía at EUR 58.70 (or approximately EUR 14.70 per subject in the voluntary admission phase), with fee waivers or reductions for large families (familia numerosa) or specific categories.

Who sets the curriculum for the Andalusia PAU German test?

The curriculum and exam criteria are established by the Distrito Único Andaluz and the Comisión Interuniversitaria de Andalucía based on the 2nd Bachillerato official German Foreign Language II syllabus.

Why are the practice questions here in English and in multiple-choice format?

These questions serve as an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for international students, bilingual program candidates, and revision learners seeking to test core German grammar and vocabulary concepts tested on the Andalusian curriculum.