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Key Facts: Andalusia PAU Latin II Exam

90 minutes

Exam Duration

Distrito Único Andaluz

0 – 10

Grading Scale

Junta de Andalucía PAU Regulation

4.0 / 10

Minimum Access Phase Subject Score

Comisión Interuniversitaria de Andalucía

100

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The Andalusia PAU Latin II exam tests Latin morphology, syntax, translation principles, etymology in Spanish, classical literature, and Roman civilization in Baetica. Time limit: 90 minutes. Graded 0–10. Please note that these practice questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for the Andalusia PAU 2026 Latin II exam.

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1In Latin first declension nouns such as 'puella, puellae', which case and number is indicated by the ending '-am' (e.g., 'puellam')?
A.Nominative singular
B.Accusative singular
C.Genitive plural
D.Ablative singular
Explanation: In the first declension, '-am' is the characteristic ending for the accusative singular (e.g., 'puellam'). It functions primarily as the direct object of a transitive verb or as the object of certain prepositions like 'ad' or 'in'. Nominative singular ends in '-a', genitive plural in '-arum', and ablative singular in long '-a'.
2Which case and number is shared by both the Nominative and Accusative plural forms of second declension neuter nouns like 'templum, templi'?
A.Ending in '-i'
B.Ending in '-os'
C.Ending in '-a'
D.Ending in '-orum'
Explanation: In Latin neuter nouns of all declensions, the nominative and accusative forms are always identical in both singular and plural. For second declension neuters such as 'templum', the nominative/accusative plural ending is '-a' (e.g., 'templa'). The ending '-i' is masculine nominative plural, '-os' is masculine accusative plural, and '-orum' is genitive plural.
3What is the standard Genitive plural ending for third declension consonant-stem nouns such as 'rex, regis'?
A.-ium
B.-um
C.-orum
D.-arum
Explanation: Consonant-stem nouns of the third declension (such as 'rex, regis' stem 'reg-') form their genitive plural with the suffix '-um' (yielding 'regum'). In contrast, i-stem third declension nouns take '-ium' (e.g., 'civis' -> 'civium'). The ending '-orum' belongs to the second declension, and '-arum' to the first declension.
4Which grammatical case is primarily used in Latin to express the subject of a finite verb?
A.Accusative
B.Nominative
C.Genitive
D.Dative
Explanation: The Nominative case is the case of the subject in a Latin sentence (e.g., 'Puer currit' - The boy runs). It is also used for predicate nouns and adjectives following copulative verbs like 'sum'. Accusative marks direct objects, Genitive marks possession, and Dative marks indirect objects.
5Which personal ending signifies the active first-person plural ('we') in Latin indicative present verb forms?
A.-tis
B.-mus
C.-nt
D.-o
Explanation: The suffix '-mus' is the standard personal ending for first-person plural active verbs across all conjugations and tenses (e.g., 'amamus' - we love, 'habemus' - we have). The ending '-tis' corresponds to second-person plural ('you all'), and '-nt' to third-person plural ('they').
6What is the present active infinitive ending for first conjugation Latin verbs such as 'amare'?
A.-ere
B.-are
C.-ire
D.-i
Explanation: First conjugation verbs feature a long stem vowel 'a' and form their present active infinitive with '-are' (e.g., 'amare' - to love, 'laudare' - to praise). The ending '-ere' belongs to second or third conjugations, '-ire' to fourth conjugation, and '-i' is the present passive infinitive ending for third conjugation.
7When the Latin preposition 'cum' governs a noun in the Ablative case, what does it mean?
A.Without
B.With (accompaniment/manner)
C.Against
D.Towards
Explanation: The preposition 'cum' + Ablative translates as 'with' in English, expressing accompaniment (e.g., 'cum amicis' - with friends) or manner (e.g., 'cum cura' - with care). 'Without' is expressed by 'sine' + Ablative, 'against' by 'contra' + Accusative, and 'towards' by 'ad' or 'in' + Accusative.
8What is the third-person singular imperfect indicative form of the irregular verb 'sum, esse'?
A.est
B.erat
C.fuit
D.erit
Explanation: The imperfect indicative of 'sum' is formed on the stem 'era-': 'eram, eras, erat, eramus, eratis, erant'. Therefore, 'erat' means 'he/she/it was'. 'Est' is present indicative ('is'), 'fuit' is perfect indicative ('was/has been'), and 'erit' is future indicative ('will be').
9Which Spanish word illustrates the regular historical diphthongization of short stressed Latin /o/ into 'ue'?
A.Porta > puerta
B.Luna > luna
C.Mensa > mesa
D.Vino > vino
Explanation: In Vulgar Latin phonetic evolution into Spanish, short stressed /o/ diphthongized into 'ue'. For example, Latin 'porta' became Spanish 'puerta', 'focum' became 'fuego', and 'novum' became 'nuevo'. Long vowels or unstressed vowels did not undergo this diphthongization.
10What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'carpe diem', famous from Horace's Odes?
A.Seize the day
B.Remember you must die
C.Out of many, one
D.Love conquers all
Explanation: 'Carpe diem' literally means 'pluck/seize the day', encouraging people to make the most of the present moment. 'Remember you must die' is 'memento mori', 'Out of many, one' is 'e pluribus unum', and 'Love conquers all' is 'omnia vincit amor' (Virgil).

About the Andalusia PAU Latin II Exam

Andalusia PAU Latin II (Latín II) evaluates upper-secondary school graduates on Latin language competence, morphosyntax, etymology, classical literature, and Roman civilization in Hispania and Baetica. Candidates parse nominal and verbal forms, analyze complex syntax (indirect speech, absolute ablative, subordinate clauses), trace Latin phonetic evolution into Spanish, and answer questions on authors such as Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil, as well as Roman sites like Itálica and Corduba. Note: Local practice questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for the Andalusia PAU 2026 Latin II exam.

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

The official 90-minute examination features Latin text translation (using a printed Latin-Spanish dictionary), morphological and syntactical analysis of selected text passages (Caesar, Cicero, etc.), etymological exercises linking Latin roots to modern Spanish vocabulary, and literature/history questions on classical genres and Roman Hispania/Baetica. This OpenExamPrep question bank provides 100 high-quality English-language MCQs as a practice 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

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30%

Nominal & Verbal Morphology

Latin noun declensions (1st through 5th), adjective agreement, pronouns, verb conjugations across all tenses/moods/voices, deponent verbs, infinitives, and participles.

25%

Syntax & Grammatical Analysis

Case usage, prepositional phrases, accusative with infinitive indirect statements, ablative absolute, cum historicum, and ut/ne subordinate clauses.

20%

Vocabulary & Translation Principles

Lexicon mastery, word meaning in context, literal vs idiomatic rendering, and text analysis of classical prose authors.

10%

Etymology & Phonetic Evolution

Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes, evolution of Latin words into Spanish (diphthongization, syncope), and Latin expressions in modern language.

15%

Roman Literature & Baetica Civilization

Major Latin literary genres and authors (Caesar, Cicero, Livy, Virgil, Ovid, Horace), Roman conquest and administration of Hispania, and Roman heritage in Baetica (Itálica, Corduba, Gades).

Preparing for the Andalusia PAU Latin II 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: The official 90-minute examination features Latin text translation (using a printed Latin-Spanish dictionary), morphological and syntactical analysis of selected text passages (Caesar, Cicero, etc.), etymological exercises linking Latin roots to modern Spanish vocabulary, and literature/history questions on classical genres and Roman Hispania/Baetica. This OpenExamPrep question bank provides 100 high-quality English-language MCQs as a practice 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 Latin II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master case endings for all 5 declensions and learn how to identify noun stem variations in the 3rd declension.
2Practice parsing active, passive, and deponent verb forms across all tenses of the indicative and subjunctive moods.
3Recognize key syntactical structures such as the Accusative + Infinitive for indirect speech, the Ablative Absolute, and Cum + Subjunctive.
4Study regular Latin-to-Spanish sound shifts (e.g. short /o/ > /ue/, short /e/ > /ie/, intervocalic voiceless stops becoming voiced).
5Review major Latin authors (Caesar, Cicero, Virgil) and key Roman historical events and sites in Hispania Baetica (Itálica, Corduba).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Andalusia PAU Latin II exam a multiple-choice test?

No. The official exam consists of open-ended text translation (with a dictionary), morphological/syntactical analysis, etymology, and short essay questions on Roman literature and history. These practice questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for the Andalusia PAU 2026 Latin II exam.

Are dictionaries permitted in the official exam?

Yes, candidates are permitted to use a printed Latin-Spanish dictionary (including appended grammatical summaries) during the official translation section.

What authors and literary genres are included in the Andalusian Latin II syllabus?

The syllabus focuses primarily on narrative prose (Caesar's De Bello Gallico, Livy's Ab Urbe Condita), oratorical/philosophical prose (Cicero), historical prose (Sallust, Tacitus), epic poetry (Virgil's Aeneid), lyric/didactic poetry (Horace, Ovid), and comedy (Plautus, Terence).

What Roman heritage topics in Andalusia are covered in the exam?

The curriculum includes the Romanization of Baetica, major urban centers (Itálica, Corduba, Gades, Baelo Claudia), famous native Andalusian Romans (Trajan, Hadrian, Seneca, Columella), economic production (olive oil, garum), and infrastructure (roads, aqueducts).

How is the final PAU score calculated?

The PAU grade is on a 0–10 scale. In the Access Phase, a minimum score of 4.0 is required so that 60% Bachillerato GPA + 40% PAU grade equals at least 5.0.