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Key Facts: PAU Canary Islands Greek II Exam

90 Min

Official written exam duration set by COPAU for PAU subject papers

Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU

0–10

Standard grading scale for Spanish PAU examinations

Spanish Ministry of Education & LOMLOE

4.0

Minimum grade required in PAU Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA

ULPGC & ULL University Admissions

100

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Canary Islands PAU Greek II (COPAU 2026) is a 90-minute university entrance exam testing Ancient Greek morphosyntax, text translation, etymology in Spanish, and classical Greek literature and culture.

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1In Ancient Greek phonetics, what does a rough breathing mark (spiritus asper: ῾) over an initial vowel or rho indicate?
A.The initial vowel is silent and unarticulated in Attic prose.
B.The initial vowel or rho is aspirated and pronounced with an initial 'h' sound.
C.The initial vowel is long and pronounced with a nasal pitch accent.
D.The initial vowel is stressed with a falling circumflex accent.
Explanation: A rough breathing mark (spiritus asper, ῾) placed above an initial vowel, diphthong, or rho indicates aspiration (an initial /h/ sound, e.g., ἵππος /hippos/). In contrast, a smooth breathing mark (spiritus lenis, ᾿) signifies no aspiration.
2In Attic Greek vowel contraction rules, what sound is produced when an epsilon (ε)Contracts with another epsilon (ε)?
A.Omega (ω)
B.Omicron-upsilon (ου)
C.Long alpha (ᾱ)
D.Genuine diphthong / long vowel epsilon-iota (ει)
Explanation: When two front mid-vowels ε + ε contract in Attic Greek, they regularly merge into the spuriously long vowel / genuine diphthong ει (e.g., *ποιέετε > ποιεῖτε).
3Which of the following First Declension feminine nouns exhibits an 'alpha pure' (α pura), retaining alpha throughout all singular cases?
A.σοφία, σοφίας (wisdom)
B.θάλαττα, θαλάττης (sea)
C.δόξα, δόξης (opinion/glory)
D.γλῶττα, γλώττης (tongue/language)
Explanation: In First Declension feminine nouns, an 'alpha pure' occurs when the stem ends in ε, ι, or ρ (e.g., σοφία, σοφίας, σοφίᾳ, σοφίαν), retaining -α in all singular cases. Nouns whose stems end in other letters (like θάλαττα, δόξα, γλῶττα) have an 'alpha impure', shifting to -ης and -ῃ in the genitive and dative singular.
4What is the correct Genitive Singular form of the First Declension masculine noun ὁ πολίτης (citizen)?
A.τοῦ πολιτῶν
B.τοῦ πολίτης
C.τοῦ πολίτω
D.τοῦ πολίτου
Explanation: First Declension masculine nouns in -ης (like πολίτης, στρατιώτης) take the Genitive Singular ending -ου borrowed from the Second Declension, producing τοῦ πολίτου.
5In Classical Greek syntax, what peculiar grammatical agreement rule applies to a neuter plural subject (such as τὰ δένδρα or τὰ ζῷα)?
A.A neuter plural subject must be accompanied by a feminine adjective.
B.A neuter plural subject regularly takes a singular verb.
C.A neuter plural subject requires a dual verb form.
D.A neuter plural subject requires a passive optic verb.
Explanation: The archaic Indo-European syntactical rule ' τὰ ζῷα τρέχει ' dictates that neuter plural subjects take a verb in the third-person singular.
6What are the Nominative Singular and Genitive Singular forms of the contracted Second Declension neuter noun for 'bone'?
A.ὀστέον, ὀστέου
B.ὀστοῦν, ὀστοῦ
C.ὀστέος, ὀστέους
D.ὀστή, ὀστῆς
Explanation: The contracted neuter noun for 'bone' derives from uncontracted *ὀστέον, *ὀστέου, which contracts ε+ο > ου in Attic Greek, yielding Nom. Sing. ὀστοῦν and Gen. Sing. ὀστοῦ.
7What is the Dative Plural form of the Third Declension velar stop stem noun ὁ φύλαξ, φύλακος (guard)?
A.τοῖς φύλακσι
B.τοῖς φύλακεσσι
C.τοῖς φύλαξι(ν)
D.τοῖς φυλάκοις
Explanation: The stem of φύλαξ is φυλακ-. Adding the dative plural suffix -σι(ν) causes the velar stop κ to combine with σ into ξ (κ + σ = ξ), resulting in τοῖς φύλαξι(ν).
8Why does the Third Declension dental stop noun ἡ χάρις (grace/favor, gen. χάριτος) form its Accusative Singular as χάριν rather than χάριτα in Attic prose?
A.Because it is an indeclinable foreign loanword.
B.Because dental stems in -ις with unaccented nominative singular drop the dental and take vocalic -ν.
C.Because it belongs to the second declension in the accusative case.
D.Because it is an irregular dual form.
Explanation: Third declension barytone dental stems (unaccented on the final syllable in nominative) ending in -ις or -υς (like χάρις, ἔρις, πόλις) drop the dental consonant and take -ν in the Accusative Singular (χάριν), whereas oxytone dental stems (like πατρίς, πατρίδος) retain the dental and take -α (πατρίδα).
9What is the correct Dative Plural form of the Third Declension liquid stem noun ὁ πατήρ, πατρός (father)?
A.τοῖς πατράσι(ν)
B.τοῖς πατήρσι
C.τοῖς πατέροις
D.τοῖς πατρεῦσι
Explanation: Liquid syncopated stems in -ηρ (like πατήρ, μήτηρ, ἀνήρ) undergo stem gradation and insert an alpha before -σι(ν) in the dative plural, forming πατράσι(ν).
10What is the Genitive Singular of the Third Declension nasal stem noun ὁ ἡγεμών (leader)?
A.τοῦ ἡγεμῶν
B.τοῦ ἡγεμόνος
C.τοῦ ἡγεμόνου
D.τοῦ ἡγεμόνῃ
Explanation: Nasal stems in -ων (gen. -ονος) shorten the long vowel omega of the nominative to omicron in oblique cases, giving Genitive Singular τοῦ ἡγεμόνος.

About the PAU Canary Islands Greek II Exam

The Canary Islands PAU Greek II (Griego II) examination evaluates 2º Bachillerato students across the Canary Islands (ULPGC & ULL) on Ancient Greek grammar, text analysis, etymology, and classical Greek culture, history, and literature under the LOMLOE curriculum framework.

Exam sponsor: Canary Islands PAU Organising Commission (COPAU) / ULPGC & ULL. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official 90-minute university entrance exam assessing Ancient Greek translation, morphosyntactic commentary, etymological derivation in Spanish, and classical Greek literature, history, and mythology under LOMLOE regulations.

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 76.12 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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.

30%

Phonetics & Morphology

Alphabet, diacritics, noun declensions (1st, 2nd, 3rd declension consonant and vowel stems), adjective comparative forms, and pronoun systems.

30%

Verb System & Conjugation

Augment and reduplication, thematic omega-verbs, contract verbs, athematic mi-verbs, sigmatic and thematic aorists, perfect stem formations, infinitives, and participles.

20%

Syntax & Translation Analysis

Case usage, Genitive Absolute, accusative-with-infinitive indirect statements, participial constructions, conditional clauses, and subordinate conjunctions in Attic prose.

10%

Classical Literature, History & Mythology

Homeric epic, Greek tragedy and comedy, classical historiography (Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon), Attic oratory and philosophy, Olympian gods, and historical milestones.

10%

Etymology & Spanish Lexical Legacy

Ancient Greek prefixes, suffixes, root morphemes, and derivative formation in modern Spanish scientific, philosophical, and everyday vocabulary.

Preparing for the PAU Canary Islands Greek 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: Official 90-minute university entrance exam assessing Ancient Greek translation, morphosyntactic commentary, etymological derivation in Spanish, and classical Greek literature, history, and mythology under LOMLOE regulations.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 76.12 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU). Official sources

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PAU Canary Islands Greek II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master 3rd declension noun types, especially dental stops (-ς, -τος), liquid stems (-ηρ, -ερος), s-stems (-ης, -ους), and diphthong stems (-ευς).
2Memorize the principal parts of core irregular verbs (e.g. ἔρχομαι, λέγω, ὁράω, φέρω) and master thematic vs. sigmatic aorist forms.
3Practice parsing participial functions: distinguishing between attributive, circumstantial (temporal/causal), supplementary, and Genitive Absolute constructions.
4Learn common Greek prefixes (ἀ-/ἀν-, δυσ-, ὑπέρ-, ὑπό-, περί-, σύν-) and core root words to excel in the Spanish etymology section.
5Review the key features and authors of Classical Greek literary genres: Homer for Epic, Aeschylus/Sophocles/Euripides for Tragedy, Aristophanes for Comedy, Herodotus/Thucydides/Xenophon for Historiography, and Plato/Aristotle for Philosophy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this practice bank in the same format as the real Canary Islands PAU exam?

No, and it is important to know the difference. The official Canary Islands PAU paper is a 90-minute examination sat in Spanish and built around translation of a Classical Greek passage with a dictionary, plus morphology, syntax, etymology and literature questions answered in writing. Under the 2026 PAU design rules agreed by COPAU and the CRUE, open and semi-constructed responses must account for at least 70% of every paper, so the real exam contains no multiple-choice section. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the same official 2º Bachillerato syllabus — not an official translation, not a past paper, and not a simulation of the exam format. Use it to drill the underlying knowledge and reasoning quickly, then practise translating unseen Greek passages into Spanish with a dictionary separately, because that is what the examiners actually mark.

What is the structure of the PAU Greek II exam in the Canary Islands?

The exam lasts 90 minutes and consists of an authentic Ancient Greek prose passage (typically Xenophon or Lysias) for translation, morphosyntactic identification questions, etymological analysis of Spanish terms derived from Greek roots, and short questions on classical Greek literature, history, and mythology.

How is the final PAU score calculated for university entrance in Spain?

The PAU Access Phase grade is combined with the student's Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU Access Phase). A minimum mark of 4.0 in the Access Phase is required to combine with the GPA, aiming for a total score of at least 5.0 out of 10.

Which ancient authors are included in the Canary Islands PAU Greek II syllabus?

The primary prose authors studied for translation and syntax analysis are Xenophon (Anabasis, Cyropaedia) and Lysias (Attic oratory), alongside literary studies of Homeric epic, Attic tragedy, and Classical philosophy.

What role does etymology play in the Griego II PAU exam?

Candidates are tested on identifying Ancient Greek root morphemes, prefixes, and suffixes, and explaining how modern Spanish words (e.g. democracia, cefalea, anacronismo) derive morphologically and semantically from Greek roots.

Are these practice questions official COPAU PAU exam items?

No. These 100 practice questions are independently created by OpenExamPrep to cover topics from the official 2nd Bachillerato (LOMLOE) Greek II curriculum for the Canary Islands.