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Key Facts: Castilla y León PAU Greek II Exam

90 minutes

Exam Duration

Junta de Castilla y León

0 – 10

Grading Scale

PAU Castilla y León Regulation

4.0 / 10

Minimum Access Phase Subject Score

Comisión Organizadora PAU CyL

100

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The Castilla y León PAU Greek II exam tests Ancient Greek morphology, syntax, translation, etymology, and classical literature. Time limit: 90 minutes. Graded 0–10. Please note that official PAU is a written 90-minute examination in Spanish, and local questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

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1What is the genitive singular form of the Ancient Greek third declension dental stem noun ἡ νύξ (gen. stem νυκτ-)?
A.νυκτός
B.νυκτί
C.νύκτα
D.νυκτῶν
Explanation: The noun ἡ νύξ (night) is a third declension feminine dental stem (root νυκτ-). Its genitive singular is formed with the ending -ος, yielding νυκτός.
2Which of the following correctly parses the Ancient Greek verb form ἔδωκα?
A.1st person singular active indicative present of δίδωμι
B.1st person singular active indicative aorist of δίδωμι
C.3rd person singular active indicative perfect of δίδωμι
D.1st person plural active subjunctive aorist of δίδωμι
Explanation: The form ἔδωκα is the first person singular active indicative first (kappa) aorist of the athematic verb δίδωμι (to give), featuring the syllabic augment ἐ- and kappa suffix -κα.
3What is the nominative/accusative plural form of the third declension neuter s-stem noun τὸ γένος (gen. γένους)?
A.τὰ γένη
B.τὰ γένεα
C.τὰ γένοι
D.τὰ γένοις
Explanation: Neuter s-stem nouns of the third declension like τὸ γένος have the uncontracted plural stem γένεσ-α, which regularly contracts in Attic Greek (ε + α) to τὰ γένη.
4In Attic Greek contract verbs, what is the contracted result of α + ο in the present tense (e.g. τιμά-ο-μεν)?
A.τιμῶμεν
B.τιμοῦμεν
C.τιμᾶμεν
D.τιμεῦμεν
Explanation: In α-contract verbs (like τιμάω), the combination of stem vowel α with an o-sound (ο, ω, ου) regularly contracts into long omega (ω). Thus, τιμά-ο-μεν becomes τιμῶμεν.
5How is the Ancient Greek verb form ἔλαβον grammatically parsed?
A.1st person singular or 3rd person plural active indicative second aorist of λαμβάνω
B.3rd person singular active indicative imperfect of λαμβάνω
C.1st person singular active indicative present of λαμβάνω
D.2nd person singular middle imperative aorist of λαμβάνω
Explanation: The form ἔλαβον is the strong/second aorist active indicative of λαμβάνω (root λαβ- with augment ἐ- and secondary thematic endings -ον), which corresponds to either 1st person singular ('I took') or 3rd person plural ('they took').
6What is the dative plural form of the third declension nasal stem noun ὁ ποιμήν (gen. ποιμένος)?
A.ποιμέσι(ν)
B.ποιμένοις
C.ποιμήσι(ν)
D.ποιμένεσιν
Explanation: Nasal stem nouns in -ν drop the ν before the dative plural suffix -σι(ν) without lengthening the short stem vowel ε, yielding ποιμέσι(ν).
7What is the masculine/neuter dative singular of the irregular adjective πολύς, πολλή, πολύ?
A.πολλῷ
B.πολύι
C.πολλοῦ
D.πολλῇ
Explanation: The irregular adjective πολύς forms its oblique cases from the stem πολλ- inflected according to the second declension for masculine/neuter. The masculine/neuter dative singular is πολλῷ.
8Which of the following parses the verb form ἔστη?
A.3rd person singular active indicative root (second) aorist of ἵστημι
B.3rd person singular active indicative present of ἵστημι
C.3rd person singular middle indicative imperfect of ἵστημι
D.2nd person singular active imperative aorist of ἵστημι
Explanation: The form ἔστη is the 3rd person singular active indicative root/second aorist of ἵστημι ('he/she/it stood'), exhibiting the root vowel lengthening (στα- -> στη) with augment and zero ending.
9What is the accusative singular form of the third declension diphthong stem noun ὁ βασιλεύς (gen. βασιλέως)?
A.τὸν βασιλέα
B.τὸν βασιλεῦ
C.τὸν βασιλέαν
D.τὸν βασιλῆ
Explanation: Nouns in -εύς (diphthong stem -ευ-/-εϝ-) drop the digamma before vowel endings and take -α in the accusative singular in Attic Greek, producing τὸν βασιλέα.
10What is the future active/middle indicative 1st person singular form of the verb ὁράω (to see)?
A.ὄψομαι
B.ὁράσω
C.εἶδον
D.ἑώρακα
Explanation: The verb ὁράω is suppletive and uses the root ὀπ- in the future tense with middle voice endings, forming ὄψομαι ('I shall see').

About the Castilla y León PAU Greek II Exam

Castilla y León PAU Greek II (Griego II) evaluates secondary school graduates on Ancient Greek language competence and classical Hellenic culture. Candidates analyze morphosyntax, translate classical prose/poetry passages, trace etymological roots, and answer literary history questions on epic, tragedy, comedy, historiography, philosophy, and oratory. Note: Official PAU is a written 90-minute examination in Spanish, and local questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Exam sponsor: Comisión Organizadora de la Evaluación de Bachillerato (USAL, UVA, UBU, ULE / Junta de Castilla y León). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The official 90-minute examination features Ancient Greek text translation (using a printed Greek-Spanish dictionary), morphological and syntactical analysis of selected text fragments, etymological exercises linking Greek terms to modern vocabulary, and literature/culture questions on classical genres and authors. 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

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

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 76.82 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (plus EUR 10.33 per voluntary subject) set by Junta de Castilla y León.

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30%

Morphology & Inflection

Greek declensions (1st, 2nd, 3rd), adjectives, pronouns, verb conjugations (present, future, aorist, perfect, active, middle, passive, mi-verbs).

25%

Syntax & Grammar Analysis

Case syntax, prepositional phrases, infinitive and participle constructions, relative and adverbial subordinate clauses.

20%

Vocabulary & Translation

Lexicon mastery, word meaning in context, translation strategies for Attic prose and classical texts.

10%

Etymology & Derivation

Greek morphemes, prefixes, roots, and derivatives in scientific, medical, and everyday modern vocabulary.

15%

Classical Literature & Culture

Homeric epics, Athenian tragedy and comedy, historical prose, philosophical dialogue, Attic oratory, and mythological themes.

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Graded on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 in Access Phase required to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% GPA + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: The official 90-minute examination features Ancient Greek text translation (using a printed Greek-Spanish dictionary), morphological and syntactical analysis of selected text fragments, etymological exercises linking Greek terms to modern vocabulary, and literature/culture questions on classical genres and authors. 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 76.82 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (plus EUR 10.33 per voluntary subject) set by Junta de Castilla y León. Official sources

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Castilla y León PAU Greek II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the 3rd declension endings and consonant/vowel stem variations.
2Practice parsing irregular and contract verbs, especially thematic vs athematic (mi-verbs) in present, aorist, and perfect tenses.
3Learn common syntactical constructions such as genitive absolute, accusative with infinitive, and participle functions (attributive, circumstantial, supplementary).
4Study Greek roots and prefixes to excel in etymology and vocabulary identification.
5Review the major genres, works, and themes of Classical Greek literature from Homer to Aristotle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Castilla y León PAU Greek II exam a multiple-choice test?

No. Official PAU is a written 90-minute examination in Spanish consisting of open-ended translation (with a dictionary), morphological/syntactical analysis, etymology, and literary essay questions. Local questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Are dictionaries permitted in the official exam?

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

What topics are covered in the literary section of the Castilla y León Greek II curriculum?

The curriculum covers Epic (Homer), Lyric poetry, Drama (Tragedy: Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides; Comedy: Aristophanes), Historiography (Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon), Philosophy (Plato, Aristotle), and Oratory (Lysias, Demosthenes).

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.