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Key Facts: Catalonia PAU Spanish Language and Literature Exam
90 Mins
Official duration of the Catalonia PAU written examination
Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC)
4.0 / 10
Minimum mark required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA
Generalitat de Catalunya PAU Regulations
EUR 110.00+ access phase (EUR 41.30 exam right + EUR 68.70 access phase; plus EUR 13.80 per admission exercise, Generalitat de Catalunya 2026)
Base registration fee set by Generalitat de Catalunya
CIC 2026 Fee Schedule
100
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Core exam areas: Textual Analysis, Morphosyntax, Prescribed Literature, Semantics
2º Bachillerato Catalonia Curriculum
Catalonia PAU Spanish Language and Literature tests 2º Bachillerato mastery of text commentary, morphosyntactic structures, prescribed literature, and lexical semantics.
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1In textual cohesion, which mechanism is illustrated by using the demonstrative pronoun 'éste' to refer back to a noun introduced earlier: 'El profesor publicó el artículo; éste recibió comentarios elogiosos'?
2Which of the following sentences contains an explicit modalizing marker of speaker subjectivity (modalización valorativa)?
3What cohesive function is performed by the connector 'sin embargo' in the sentence: 'Estudió durante semanas para el examen; sin embargo, no obtuvo la calificación deseada'?
4In pragmatics and textual commentary, which deictic category is instantiated by the adverb 'ayer' and the past tense verb 'llegaron' in the utterance: 'Ayer llegaron a la ciudad'?
5Which argument type relies on invoking the statement of an recognized expert, institution, or prestigious research study to defend a thesis: 'Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, la contaminación atmosférica causa millones de muertes anuales'?
6Identify the primary text typology of an opinion column published in a daily newspaper that analyzes a current societal topic and aims to persuade readers.
7Which mechanism of lexical-semantic cohesion is instantiated when a general hyperonym ('vehículo') replaces a specific hyponym ('coche') in subsequent sentences?
8Which discourse connector is used to introduce a rephrasing or clarification of previously stated information (marcador reformulador explicativo)?
9What cohesive device anticipates a full explanation that will be revealed later in the sentence: 'Le dijo esto: que no volvería a mentir'?
10In an argumentative essay, which function is fulfilled by presenting counter-arguments (contraargumentación) before refuting them?
About the Catalonia PAU Spanish Language and Literature Exam
The Catalonia PAU Spanish Language and Literature (Llengua Castellana i Literatura) exam evaluates 2º Bachillerato students across Catalonia on reading comprehension, text typology, morphosyntax, lexical semantics, and prescribed Spanish literature works. Administered by the Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC), this examination assesses analytical rigor and literary knowledge required for university entrance. Note: The official university entrance examination is a written essay and short-answer test in Spanish; the practice items offered here represent an English-language multiple-choice adaptation designed for comprehensive curriculum mastery.
Exam sponsor: Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC) / Generalitat de Catalunya. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The 90-minute written examination consists of reading comprehension & text analysis, morphosyntactic and lexical analysis items, and literature questions on 2º Bachillerato prescribed readings and literary history.
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 41.30 examination right + EUR 68.70 access phase + EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise (Generalitat de Catalunya, PAU 2026); 50% reduction and full exemption available for eligible groups
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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.
Reading Comprehension & Textual Analysis
Text typology, pragmatic analysis, textual coherence, cohesion mechanisms (anaphora, deixis, connectors), and modalization.
Morphosyntax & Formal Grammar
Syntactic functions, complex subordinate clause classification, verbal valency, values of 'se', and word formation processes.
Prescribed Literature & History
Prescribed Bachillerato literary works (Carmen Laforet's Nada, Lorca's La casa de Bernarda Alba, etc.), literary movements, genres, and historical context.
Lexicon & Semantics
Semantic relationships (synonymy, polysemy, antonymy, homonymy), lexical origin, register variation, neologisms, and euphemisms.
Preparing for the Catalonia PAU Spanish Language and Literature 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 90-minute written examination consists of reading comprehension & text analysis, morphosyntactic and lexical analysis items, and literature questions on 2º Bachillerato prescribed readings and literary history.
- Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 41.30 examination right + EUR 68.70 access phase + EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise (Generalitat de Catalunya, PAU 2026); 50% reduction and full exemption available for eligible groups Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the structure of the PAU Spanish Language and Literature exam in Catalonia?
The exam is a 90-minute written paper consisting of text commentary (summary, main idea, text type, cohesion analysis), language questions (syntactic analysis of a compound sentence, word formation, values of 'se' or connectors), and a literature section focusing on 2º Bachillerato prescribed works and literary history.
How is the final PAU score calculated for Catalonia university entrance?
The university access mark (Nota d'Accés) is calculated as 60% Bachillerato GPA + 40% PAU Access Phase mark, provided the student obtains at least 4.0 in the Access Phase examinations and a final combined score of at least 5.0 out of 10.
Which prescribed literary works are emphasized in Catalonia PAU Spanish Literature?
The prescribed literary works include landmark 20th-century texts such as Carmen Laforet's Nada, Federico García Lorca's La casa de Bernarda Alba, Miguel de Unamuno's San Manuel Bueno, mártir, and Luis Cernuda's Donde habite el olvido, alongside core movements from Generación del 98 to Posguerra.
Are candidates required to perform detailed morphosyntactic parsing?
Yes. Morphosyntax items test deep knowledge of syntactic functions (CD, CI, CRég, Atributo, Predicativo), values of 'se' (pasiva refleja, impersonal, reflexivo, recíproco, variante de le, pronominal), and complex subordinate clause classification.
What is the official exam registration fee for Catalonia PAU in 2026?
The Generalitat de Catalunya, through the Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC), sets the 2026 PAU ordinary fees at EUR 41.30 examination right, EUR 68.70 access phase, and EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise. A 50% reduction and a full exemption are available for eligible groups such as large families (família nombrosa general), scholarship holders, and students with a recognised disability of 33% or more.