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Key Facts: PAU Latin II (Cantabria) Exam

90 min

Exam time limit for PAU Latín II

University of Cantabria (UNICAN) PAU Organising Commission

0–10 scale

Official PAU scoring scale (minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase)

Cantabria PAU Regulations

5 Blocks

Official content blocks: Morphology, Syntax, Translation, Etymology, History/Culture/Literature

2º Bachillerato Latín II Curriculum (LOMLOE)

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1What is the case, number, and declension of the Latin noun form 'puellarum'?
A.Genitive plural, 1st declension
B.Accusative singular, 1st declension
C.Nominative plural, 2nd declension
D.Dative plural, 1st declension
Explanation: The ending '-arum' is the characteristic genitive plural termination for first declension nouns such as 'puella, -ae' (girl). It indicates possession or specification in the plural ('of the girls').
2What is the nominative plural form of the second declension neuter noun 'donum, -i' (gift)?
A.doni
B.dona
C.donis
D.donos
Explanation: All neuter nouns in Latin, regardless of declension, have identical nominative and accusative forms, and in the plural these forms always end in '-a'. Therefore, 'donum' becomes 'dona' in the nominative plural.
3Which genitive singular ending identifies a noun as belonging to the third declension in Latin?
A.-ae
B.-i
C.-is
D.-us
Explanation: The genitive singular ending '-is' is the defining marker of the third declension (e.g., 'rex, regis' or 'corpus, corporis'). Dictionary entries list this ending to distinguish 3rd declension nouns from others.
4What is the 3rd person plural present active indicative form of the 1st conjugation verb 'amare' (to love)?
A.amat
B.amabant
C.amaverunt
D.amant
Explanation: The present active indicative 3rd person plural suffix for 1st conjugation verbs is '-nt' attached to the present stem 'ama-', yielding 'amant' ('they love').
5Which verb form represents the 1st person singular imperfect active indicative of 'habere' (to have)?
A.habebam
B.habeo
C.habui
D.habueram
Explanation: The imperfect active indicative tense is formed by taking the present stem 'habe-', adding the tense indicator '-ba-', and the personal ending '-m', producing 'habebam' ('I was having' / 'I had').
6What is the perfect passive participle (masculine nominative singular) of the verb 'laudare' (to praise)?
A.laudans
B.laudatus
C.laudaturus
D.laudandi
Explanation: The perfect passive participle is formed from the 4th principal part stem (supine stem) with 1st/2nd declension adjective endings '-us, -a, -um'. For 'laudare', this form is 'laudatus' ('having been praised').
7What is the accusative singular form of the 4th declension feminine noun 'manus, -us' (hand)?
A.manui
B.manibus
C.manum
D.manos
Explanation: Fourth declension nouns form the accusative singular with the ending '-um' attached to the base stem, giving 'manum'. Most 4th declension nouns ending in '-us' are masculine, but 'manus' is a notable feminine noun of this declension.
8Which of the following is the genitive singular form of the 5th declension noun 'dies, -ei' (day)?
A.dii
B.dierum
C.diebus
D.diei
Explanation: Fifth declension nouns have '-ei' as their genitive singular ending when preceded by a vowel (as in 'di-ei'). In 'dies', the stem vowel 'e' combines with the genitive ending to form 'diei'.
9What is the dative plural form of the 3rd declension neuter noun 'carmen, carminis' (song/poem)?
A.carminibus
B.carmina
C.carminum
D.carminis
Explanation: Third declension nouns form their dative and ablative plural with the suffix '-ibus' attached to the oblique stem. The stem of 'carmen' is 'carmin-', so the dative plural is 'carminibus'.
10What is the 3rd person singular future active indicative form of the 3rd conjugation verb 'ducere' (to lead)?
A.ducabit
B.ducet
C.ducit
D.duxit
Explanation: Third and fourth conjugation verbs do not use the '-bi-' suffix for the future tense. Instead, they use a thematic vowel change: 1st person singular in '-am' and subsequent persons in '-e-'. Thus, 3rd person singular future active indicative of 'ducere' is 'ducet' ('he/she will lead').

About the PAU Latin II (Cantabria) Exam

Comprehensive 100-question practice test bank for the Cantabria (Universidad de Cantabria / UNICAN) PAU exam in Latin II (Latín II). Covers 2º Bachillerato Latin curriculum under LOMLOE (Real Decreto 243/2022), focusing on morphology, syntax, classical prose and poetry translation, etymological evolution into Spanish, and Roman civilization.

Exam sponsor: University of Cantabria (UNICAN) PAU Organising Commission. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The Cantabria PAU exam in Latin II (UNICAN) runs 90 minutes and is a core modality paper sat by Humanities-track Bachillerato students during the Access Phase (Fase General) or Admission Phase (Fase Específica). It evaluates Latin translation skills, morphosyntactic parsing, Romance etymology, and Roman history, culture, and literary genres.

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 Access Phase >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 71.09 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (ordinary sitting, set by Universidad de Cantabria).

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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.

20%

Latin Morphology & Declensions (Morfología Latina)

Nouns, adjectives, pronouns, and verbal inflections (five declensions, four conjugations, irregular/deponent verbs, participle forms, and ablative absolute).

20%

Latin Syntax & Sentence Structure (Sintaxis Latina)

Case functions (nominative to ablative), independent/dependent clauses (ut/ne, cum historicum, indirect statement with accusative + infinitive, relative clauses).

20%

Textual Translation & Comprehension (Traducción y Comprensión Latina)

Direct translation of classical Latin texts (Caesar, Cicero, Ovid, Phaedrus, Nepos, Sallust), comprehension questions, syntax analysis, and textual context.

20%

Etymology & Latin Heritage in Romance Languages (Etimología y Léxico Latino)

Evolution of Latin vocabulary into Spanish/Romance languages, phonetic laws (monophthongization, syncope, lenition, palatalization), Latin roots, prefixes/suffixes, and Latinisms used in contemporary Spanish.

20%

Roman History, Culture & Literary Genres (Historia, Cultura y Literatura Romana)

Roman historical periods (Republic and Empire), sociopolitical institutions, mythology, religion, daily life, and major literary genres (epic poetry, historiography, lyric, drama, oratory, fable) and key authors (Virgil, Horace, Ovid, Livy, Tacitus, Caesar, Cicero).

Preparing for the PAU Latin II (Cantabria) 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 Access Phase >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: The Cantabria PAU exam in Latin II (UNICAN) runs 90 minutes and is a core modality paper sat by Humanities-track Bachillerato students during the Access Phase (Fase General) or Admission Phase (Fase Específica). It evaluates Latin translation skills, morphosyntactic parsing, Romance etymology, and Roman history, culture, and literary genres.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 71.09 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (ordinary sitting, set by Universidad de Cantabria). Official sources

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PAU Latin II (Cantabria): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the paradigm endings of all five declensions and four verbal conjugations, paying extra attention to irregular verbs like sum, fero, volo, eo, and fio.
2Practice parsing case functions systematically: subject/predicate (nominative), direct object (accusative), possession/partitive (genitive), indirect object/reference (dative), and instrument/agent/manner/time (ablative).
3Recognize core syntax structures immediately: Accusative + Infinitive for indirect speech, Cum Historicum + Subjunctive for background narrative, and Ablative Absolute participial clauses.
4Memorize key Latin phonetic sound changes into Spanish: dipthongization of short stressed Ĕ > ie and Ŏ > ue, lenition of intervocalic p/t/k > b/d/g, syncope of unstressed internal vowels, and palatalization of -ct- > -ch- and initial cl-/fl-/pl- > ll-.
5Review major Roman literary figures, genres, and historical landmarks, focusing on Virgil (epic), Horace and Ovid (lyric/elegiac), Caesar and Sallust and Livy (historiography), Cicero (oratory), and Phaedrus (fable).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this practice bank in the same format as the real Cantabria PAU Latín II exam?

No. The official Cantabria PAU paper for Latín II is a 90-minute written exam consisting of translating a classical Latin passage into Spanish, parsing morphological and syntactic structures, answering etymology and phonetic evolution questions, and answering a prompt on Roman literature or culture. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study tool designed to drill the underlying grammar, vocabulary, etymology rules, and literary history required for the exam.

What tools or dictionaries are permitted during the official Cantabria PAU Latín II exam?

Candidates taking the official written exam in Cantabria are allowed to use a printed Latin-Spanish dictionary (including appended grammatical summaries), provided it contains no annotated notes or unauthorized materials.

Which classical authors are typically featured in the Cantabria PAU Latín II text translation section?

Texts selected by UNICAN PAU examiners typically feature prose authors like Julius Caesar (De Bello Gallico), Cicero, Nepos, and Sallust, as well as poetry/fable selections from Phaedrus or Ovid.

How is the Latín II exam scored in the Cantabria PAU?

The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. Translation of the Latin text carries the highest weight (usually 4 to 5 points), while morphosyntactic commentary, etymology/Spanish derivative identification, and the Roman culture/literature topic account for the remaining 5 to 6 points.

When are the 2026 PAU Latín II exams held in Cantabria?

The ordinary sitting takes place in early June 2026, and the extraordinary sitting takes place in late June or early July 2026. Specific timetables are published by the University of Cantabria PAU Organising Commission.