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Key Facts: Extremadura PAU Greek II Exam

90 Min

Official exam duration organized by UEx and Junta de Extremadura

Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Extremadura

4.0 / 10

Minimum Access Phase mark required to combine with Bachillerato GPA

Spanish University Access Regulations (Real Decreto 534/2024)

5 Core Blocks

Morphology, Verbal System, Syntax, Etymology, Classical Culture

Junta de Extremadura 2º Bachillerato Curriculum

60% / 40%

Weighting of Bachillerato GPA vs PAU Access Phase mark

Consejería de Educación de Extremadura

EUR 78.26

Ordinary registration fee for Extremadura PAU

UEx Official Fee Schedule 2026

100

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Extremadura PAU Greek II (UEx 2026) is a 90-minute university entrance exam assessing Ancient Greek grammar, text translation, morphosyntactic breakdown, etymology, and classical literary history.

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1In Attic Ancient Greek, what is the correct accusative singular form of the first-declension alpha pure feminine noun ἡ ἡμέρα (day)?
A.τῆς ἡμέρας
B.τὴν ἡμέραν
C.τῇ ἡμέρᾳ
D.τῶν ἡμερῶν
Explanation: In the first declension alpha pure pattern (stem ending in ε, ι, or ρ), the accusative singular takes the suffix -ν along with the accusative article τὴν, producing τὴν ἡμέραν.
2What is the nominative and accusative plural form of the second-declension neuter noun τὸ δῶρον (gift)?
A.τοῖς δώροις
B.τῶν δώρων
C.τὰ δῶρα
D.τοὺς δώρους
Explanation: Second-declension neuter nouns end in -α in both the nominative and accusative plural and take the neuter plural article τὰ, yielding τὰ δῶρα.
3Which case and number is represented by the form τοῖς ἡγεμόσιν from the third-declension noun ὁ ἡγεμών, -όνος (leader)?
A.Accusative plural masculine
B.Dative plural masculine
C.Genitive singular masculine
D.Nominative plural masculine
Explanation: The form τοῖς ἡγεμόσιν is dative plural masculine. In nasal stem third-declension nouns, the stem consonant -ν drops before the dative plural suffix -σι(ν).
4Which article correctly agrees in gender, number, and case with the nominative singular masculine noun phrase ____ σοφὸς ἄνθρωπος?
A.
B.τό
C.
D.οἱ
Explanation: The nominative singular masculine definite article in Ancient Greek is ὁ, matching the masculine noun ἄνθρωπος and adjective σοφός.
5In the phrase ὁ ἀγαθὸς πολίτης, what is the position and function of the adjective ἀγαθός?
A.Predicate position ('The citizen is good')
B.Attributive position ('The good citizen')
C.Substantivized adverb ('Goodly citizen')
D.Genitive absolute modifier
Explanation: When an adjective stands directly between the article and noun (Article + Adjective + Noun), it is in the attributive position, translating as 'the good citizen'.
6What is the genitive singular form of the first-person personal pronoun 'I' (ἐγώ) in Ancient Greek?
A.ἐμοί / μοι
B.ἐμέ / με
C.ἐμοῦ / μου
D.ἡμῶν
Explanation: The genitive singular of ἐγώ is ἐμοῦ (emphatic) or μου (enclitic), meaning 'of me' or 'my'.
7Which of the following is the masculine nominative singular demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this'?
A.ἐκεῖνος
B.οὗτος
C.ὅδε
D.αὐτός
Explanation: οὗτος is the masculine nominative singular demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this (man / thing near the speaker or recently mentioned)'.
8What is the nominative singular masculine relative pronoun in Ancient Greek meaning 'who / which'?
A.ὅς
B.
C.
D.οὗ
Explanation: The relative pronoun ὅς, ἥ, ὅ has ὅς for nominative singular masculine, written with a rough breathing and acute accent.
9Identify the person, number, tense, and mood of the verb form λύομεν from λύω (to release).
A.1st person singular present indicative active
B.1st person plural present indicative active
C.3rd person plural present indicative active
D.2nd person plural present imperative active
Explanation: The thematic vowel -ο- and primary active ending -μεν form λύομεν, meaning 'we release / we are releasing' (1st person plural present indicative active).
10What is the 3rd person singular imperfect indicative active form of λύω (to release)?
A.ἔλυον
B.ἔλυες
C.ἔλυσε(ν)
D.ἔλυε(ν)
Explanation: The imperfect active of λύω takes the syllabic augment ἐ-, the present stem λυ-, thematic vowel -ε-, and secondary 3rd person ending (yielding ἔλυε or ἔλυεν with movable nu).

About the Extremadura PAU Greek II Exam

The Extremadura PAU Greek II examination evaluates 2º de Bachillerato students on Ancient Greek language skills (Attic dialect morphology and syntax), text translation, etymology, and classical Greek literary culture. Coordinated by the Universidad de Extremadura (UEx) and Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Extremadura, the exam covers nominal declensions, complex verb tenses, subordinate syntax, Spanish/English etymological derivations, and major ancient authors including Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, and Plato.

Exam sponsor: Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Extremadura (Universidad de Extremadura - UEx / Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Extremadura). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official 90-minute written examination consisting of Greek text translation, morphosyntactic analysis of sentence structures, etymological exercise, and a classical culture/literature essay.

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 78.26 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 39.13 for general large family; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims).

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25%

Greek Nominal & Adjectival Morphology

First, second, and third declensions, cases, gender, articles, pronouns, and adjectival patterns in Attic Greek.

25%

Ancient Greek Verbal System

Indicative, subjunctive, optative, imperative moods, present, future, aorist, perfect tenses, active, middle, and passive voices, infinitives, and participles.

25%

Greek Syntax & Sentence Analysis

Subordinate clauses (causal, final, consecutive, temporal, conditional), genitive absolute, accusative with infinitive, and relative clause constructions.

25%

Etymology, Greek Roots & Classical Culture

Etymological derivation in Spanish and English, medical and scientific roots, Homeric epic, Attic tragedy, comedy, historiography, and philosophy.

Preparing for the Extremadura PAU 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 written examination consisting of Greek text translation, morphosyntactic analysis of sentence structures, etymological exercise, and a classical culture/literature essay.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 78.26 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 39.13 for general large family; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims). Official sources

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Extremadura PAU Greek II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master third-declension noun stems (consonant stems, liquid/nasal stems, sigmatic stems like -ης, -ες, and vowel stems like -ις, -υς).
2Learn to distinguish past tense augment patterns (syllabic vs temporal augments) and primary vs secondary personal endings.
3Practice parsing non-indicative verb forms, especially participles (present, sigmatic aorist, second aorist, perfect) and infinitives.
4Memorize key Greek roots and prefixes commonly appearing in scientific, medical, and everyday vocabulary in Spanish and English (e.g., καρδία, φόβος, γράφω, λóγος, βíος, δῆμος).
5Review the central themes, structure, and literary significance of Homeric epics, Attic tragedies (Oedipus Rex, Antigone), Aristophanic comedies, and Platonic dialogues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format and duration of the PAU Greek II exam in Extremadura?

The official exam is a 90-minute written test administered by the UEx Commission. It consists of translating an original Ancient Greek text into Spanish (with a dictionary), analyzing morphological and syntactic forms, identifying Spanish/English words derived from Greek roots, and answering a question on Classical Greek literature and culture.

Which specific literary genres and authors are covered in the Extremadura 2º Bachillerato syllabus?

The syllabus covers Epic poetry (Homer's Iliad and Odyssey), Drama (Tragedy: Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides; Comedy: Aristophanes), Historiography (Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon), and Philosophy/Oratory (Plato, Lysias).

How is the PAU score evaluated for university admission in Extremadura?

The university access mark (NWA) is calculated as 60% Bachillerato GPA + 40% PAU Access Phase grade, provided the Access Phase grade is at least 4.0 out of 10. Specific phase exams like Greek II can add up to 2 or 4 additional weighting points depending on the degree.

What registration fees apply for the 2026 PAU in Extremadura?

The ordinary PAU registration fee is EUR 78.26. Reductions include a 50% discount (EUR 39.13) for general large families, and 100% exemption for special large families, recognized disability (>=33%), or victims of terrorism.

In what language is the official Extremadura PAU exam held?

The official examination is conducted in Spanish (with Greek source text). The practice question bank provided here is an English-language study adaptation designed for self-assessment and conceptual mastery.

Are these 100 practice questions identical to past UEx exam papers?

No. These 100 questions are created independently by OpenExamPrep to cover the complete Extremadura Bachillerato curriculum with targeted multiple-choice questions for exam practice.