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Key Facts: Castilla y León PAU Latin II Exam

90 minutes

Exam Duration

Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Castilla y León

0 – 10

Grading Scale

Junta de Castilla y León PAU Regulation

4.0 / 10

Minimum Access Phase Subject Score

USAL / UVA / UBU / ULE PAU Guidelines

100

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

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1In classical Latin nominal morphology, which case and number ending is shared by the genitive singular and nominative plural of first-declension nouns (e.g., puella)?
A.-ae
B.-am
C.-arum
D.-is
Explanation: In the first declension (stem ending in -a), '-ae' is used for both the genitive singular (puellae) and the nominative plural (puellae).
2What is the nominative and accusative plural ending for neuter nouns of the second declension (e.g., bellum)?
A.-a
B.-i
C.-orum
D.-os
Explanation: All neuter nouns in classical Latin end in '-a' in the nominative, accusative, and vocative plural (e.g., bella).
3How does the ablative singular of third-declension pure i-stem nouns and neuter i-stems (e.g., turris, mare) differ from consonant-stem nouns (e.g., miles)?
A.Pure i-stems take '-i' in the ablative singular, whereas consonant stems take '-e'.
B.Pure i-stems take '-e' in the ablative singular, whereas consonant stems take '-i'.
C.Pure i-stems take '-u' in the ablative singular, whereas consonant stems take '-o'.
D.Both consonant stems and pure i-stems take '-is' in the ablative singular.
Explanation: Pure i-stem third-declension nouns (and neuters like mare/animal) take '-i' in the ablative singular (e.g., mari), whereas consonant-stem nouns take '-e' (e.g., milite).
4What is the nominative and accusative plural ending for third-declension neuter i-stem nouns such as mare or animal?
A.-ia
B.-a
C.-es
D.-ium
Explanation: Third-declension neuter i-stems form their nominative and accusative plural in '-ia' (e.g., maria, animalia).
5Which case ending identifies the genitive singular of fourth-declension nouns (e.g., manus, exercitus)?
A.-us (with a long u)
B.-i
C.-is
D.-ei
Explanation: Fourth-declension nouns are characterized by a genitive singular ending in '-us' (e.g., exercitus, manus).
6Which option correctly shows the nominative singular and genitive singular of the fifth-declension noun meaning 'day'?
A.dies, diei
B.dies, diis
C.dies, diorum
D.dieus, diei
Explanation: The fifth-declension noun 'dies' has nominative singular 'dies' and genitive singular 'diei'.
7When agreeing the third-declension adjective fortis, forte with the first-declension noun puella in the ablative singular, which phrase is morphologically correct?
A.puella forti
B.puella forte
C.puella fortis
D.puella fortissimam
Explanation: Third-declension adjectives use i-stem endings in the ablative singular, ending in '-i' (forti). Since puella is ablative singular (puella), the agreement is 'puella forti'.
8What are the standard suffixes used to form the comparative degree and regular superlative degree of Latin adjectives in the nominative masculine singular?
A.Comparative: -ior; Superlative: -issimus
B.Comparative: -issimus; Superlative: -ior
C.Comparative: -ter; Superlative: -e
D.Comparative: -is; Superlative: -us
Explanation: Regular Latin comparative adjectives add '-ior' (masculine/feminine) to the base, while superlatives add '-issimus, -a, -um'.
9Which irregular comparative and superlative pair corresponds to the positive adjective bonus ('good')?
A.melior, optimus
B.peior, pessimus
C.maior, maximus
D.minor, minimus
Explanation: Bonus ('good') has the irregular comparative melior ('better') and superlative optimus ('best').
10What is the genitive singular form across all genders for the demonstrative pronoun hic, haec, hoc ('this')?
A.huius
B.huic
C.hunc
D.horum
Explanation: The demonstrative pronoun hic, haec, hoc has the genitive singular form 'huius' for masculine, feminine, and neuter.

About the Castilla y León PAU Latin II Exam

Castilla y León PAU Latin II (Latín II) evaluates upper-secondary school graduates on Latin language competence, morphosyntax, etymology, classical literature, and Roman civilization in Hispania and Castilla y León. 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 Clunia, Segovia, Las Médulas, and Asturica Augusta. Note: Local practice questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for the Castilla y León PAU 2026 Latin II exam.

Exam sponsor: Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Castilla y León (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 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/Castilla y León. 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 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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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, participles, and gerunds.

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, palatalization, intervocalic voicing), and Latin expressions in modern language.

15%

Roman Literature, History & Heritage in Castilla y León

Major Latin literary genres and authors (Caesar, Cicero, Livy, Virgil, Ovid, Horace), Roman conquest and administration of Hispania, and Roman heritage in Castilla y León (Segovia Aqueduct, Clunia Sulpicia, Las Médulas, Asturica Augusta, Tiermes, Numantia).

Preparing for the Castilla y León 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/Castilla y León. 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 Latin II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master case endings for all 5 declensions and learn how to identify noun stem variations in third-declension consonants and i-stems.
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, and ct > ch).
5Review major Latin authors (Caesar, Cicero, Virgil) and key Roman archaeological sites and historical events in Castilla y León (Segovia Aqueduct, Clunia, Las Médulas, Astorga).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Castilla y León 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 Castilla y León 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 Castilla y León 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 sites in Castilla y León are covered in the exam?

The curriculum highlights key Roman monuments and sites in Castilla y León, including the Segovia Aqueduct, Colonia Clunia Sulpicia (Burgos), Las Médulas gold mines (León), Asturica Augusta (Astorga), Tiermes (Soria), and Numantia (Soria).

How is the final PAU score calculated in Castilla y León?

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.