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Key Facts: Aragón PAU Foreign Language II — German Exam

90 min

Exam Duration

UNIZAR PAU Commission

0–10

Grading Scale

Gobierno de Aragón

4.0 / 10

Min. Access Phase Mark

PAU Regulations

EUR 75.00

Ordinary Registration Fee

UNIZAR PAU inscription page 2026

The Aragón PAU Foreign Language II: German exam is administered by the PAU Organising Commission of Aragón / UNIZAR for 2nd Bachillerato students entering Spanish universities. Lasting 90 minutes and graded on a 0–10 scale (minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase), it tests German B1/B2 grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and sentence structure. The questions provided here offer an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

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1Which of the following German main clauses demonstrates correct Verb-Second (V2) word order after an initial temporal adverb?
A.Heute der Student lernt für die Prüfung.
B.Heute lernt der Student für die Prüfung.
C.Heute der Student hat gelernt für die Prüfung.
D.Heute lernt hat der Student für die Prüfung.
Explanation: In standard German main clauses (Hauptsätze), the finite conjugated verb must occupy position two. When a element other than the subject (such as 'Heute') occupies position one, subject-verb inversion occurs so that 'lernt' remains in position two.
2Choose the correct Accusative masculine article for a direct object in: 'Der Lehrer fragt ____ Schüler.'
A.der
B.den
C.dem
D.des
Explanation: The verb 'fragen' takes a direct object in the Accusative case. The masculine definite article changes from 'der' (Nominative) to 'den' (Accusative).
3Which prepositional phrase correctly applies the Dative case required by the preposition 'mit'?
A.mit den Freund
B.mit dem Freund
C.mit das Freund
D.mit der Freund
Explanation: The preposition 'mit' always governs the Dative case. Since 'Freund' is masculine ('der Freund'), its Dative singular article form is 'dem'.
4Identify the proper sentence structure when connecting two clauses using the subordinating conjunction 'weil'.
A.Sie lernt viel, weil sie will ein Stipendium bekommen.
B.Sie lernt viel, weil sie ein Stipendium bekommen will.
C.Sie lernt viel, weil will sie ein Stipendium bekommen.
D.Sie lernt viel, weil bekommen sie ein Stipendium will.
Explanation: 'weil' is a subordinating conjunction (Subjunktion) that moves the finite conjugated verb ('will') to the final position in the subordinate clause, placing it after the infinitive 'bekommen'.
5What is the meaning of the German verb 'einkaufen'?
A.To go shopping
B.To sell goods
C.To cook food
D.To order online
Explanation: 'einkaufen' is a separable verb meaning 'to go shopping' or 'to purchase items/groceries'.
6Which sentence correctly positions the modal verb 'müssen' and the main infinitive in a main clause?
A.Wir müssen pünktlich im Unterricht ankommen.
B.Wir müssen ankommen pünktlich im Unterricht.
C.Wir ankommen müssen pünktlich im Unterricht.
D.Wir pünktlich im Unterricht ankommen müssen.
Explanation: In a main clause with a modal verb, the conjugated modal ('müssen') occupies second position, and the main verb infinitive ('ankommen') is placed at the very end to form the sentence bracket (Satzklammer).
7Select the correct Dative article for a static location (Wo?) after 'in': 'Der Vater arbeitet in ____ Park.'
A.der
B.den
C.dem
D.das
Explanation: 'in' is a two-way preposition (Wechselpräposition). Indicating a static location (Wo?) requires the Dative case. 'Park' is masculine ('der Park'), so its Dative singular article is 'dem'.
8Read the text excerpt: 'Viele Jugendliche in Spanien nutzen öffentliche Verkehrsmittel wie Bus und Bahn, um Umweltbelastungen zu reduzieren.' What is the main point of this statement?
A.Spanish youth avoid public transport due to high costs.
B.Young people in Spain use public transit to lower environmental impact.
C.Bus and train services are decreasing across Spanish cities.
D.Spanish teenagers prefer private cars for daily commuting.
Explanation: The text states that many young people in Spain use public transport ('öffentliche Verkehrsmittel') such as bus and train to reduce environmental pollution ('Umweltbelastungen zu reduzieren').
9Identify the German false friend 'aktuell'. What does it mean in English?
A.Actual / real
B.Current / present-day
C.Accurate / precise
D.Active / energetic
Explanation: 'aktuell' is a false friend; it means 'current', 'topical', or 'present-day' (e.g., 'aktuelle Nachrichten' = current news). The English word 'actual' translates to 'tatsächlich' or 'eigentlich'.
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 specific event or continuous time period in the past ('Als ich 10 Jahre alt war...'). 'wenn' is used for repeated past events or present/future conditions.

About the Aragón PAU Foreign Language II — German Exam

The Aragón PAU Foreign Language II: German (Lengua Extranjera II: Alemán) exam evaluates 2nd Bachillerato students on German reading comprehension, syntax (V2, Nebensätze word order), verb forms (modal verbs, passive voice, Konjunktiv II), case declensions (Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ, Genitiv), prepositions, adjective endings, and communicative expressions at CEFR B1/B2 levels. Please note: The official UNIZAR exam is a written paper in German; the 100 questions here are an English MCQ study adaptation created to test curriculum knowledge.

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Assessment

90-minute written examination organized by UNIZAR (adapted here into a 100-item English MCQ practice format for curriculum mastery).

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 75.00 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase plus two voluntary subjects); EUR 30.93 per additional voluntary subject (UNIZAR 2026)

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25%

Reading Comprehension and Textual Analysis

Analyzing B1/B2 level German texts on cultural, social, and scientific topics, identifying main ideas, confirming factual statements, and determining contextual vocabulary meaning.

25%

German Grammar and Sentence Syntax

Mastering word order rules (V2 in main clauses, verb-final in subordinate clauses), passive voice transformations (Passiv mit werden), modal verbs in past tenses, and Konjunktiv II for hypothetical conditions.

20%

Noun Cases and Adjective Declensions

Applying Nominative, Accusative, Dative, and Genitive case rules, strong, weak, and mixed adjective declensions, fixed prepositions, and two-way prepositions (Wechselpräpositionen).

15%

Connectors, Conjunctions and Cohesion

Linking clauses using subordinating conjunctions (weil, obwohl, dass, wenn, als, damit), coordinating conjunctions, connective adverbs (deshalb, trotzdem), and infinitive constructions (um...zu).

15%

Vocabulary, Prefixes and Pragmatic Communication

Recognizing separable and inseparable verb prefixes, noun derivation, false friends, idiomatic verb-noun combinations (Nomen-Verb-Verbindungen), and functional German speech acts.

Preparing for the Aragón PAU Foreign Language II — 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 organized by UNIZAR (adapted here into a 100-item English MCQ practice format for curriculum mastery).
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 75.00 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase plus two voluntary subjects); EUR 30.93 per additional voluntary subject (UNIZAR 2026) Official sources

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Aragón PAU Foreign Language II — German: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master German word order: position 2 for main clause finite verbs and clause-final position for subordinate clause verbs.
2Memorize preposition case government: strict Accusative (durch, für, gegen, ohne, um), strict Dative (aus, bei, mit, nach, seit, von, zu), and Wechselpräpositionen (location = Dativ, direction = Akkusativ).
3Practice adjective declension tables across strong, weak, and mixed patterns.
4Understand passive voice transformations (werden + Partizip II) and Konjunktiv II forms (hätte, wäre, würde + Infinitiv).
5Learn common subordinating conjunctions and their semantic distinctions, such as als (single past event) vs. wenn (repeated past/present/future event).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the official Aragón PAU German II exam?

The official PAU German II exam organized by UNIZAR is a 90-minute written examination consisting of text comprehension questions, grammar and vocabulary rephrasing exercises, and a short essay in German. Note that the 100 questions here serve as an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

What score is required to pass the PAU Access Phase in Aragón?

The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. Students must obtain a minimum mark of 4.0 in the Access Phase to combine with their Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 overall).

What is the registration fee for the Aragón PAU exam?

The base registration fee for the PAU Access Phase in Aragón is EUR 75.00, managed through the Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR) registration platform.

What CEFR level does the 2nd Bachillerato German II syllabus correspond to?

The 2nd Bachillerato German Foreign Language II curriculum in Spain aligns with CEFR levels B1 to lower B2.