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90

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CIUG PAU Regulations

4.0

Minimum Mark (0-10)

Galicia PAU Access Rule

EUR 63.67

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LOMLOE Greek II Syllabus

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Spanish University System

The Galicia PAU Greek II exam lasts 90 minutes and is marked on a 0–10 point scale. Candidates need a minimum mark of 4.0 to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0). Ordinary registration costs EUR 63.67 with 50% or 100% discounts for qualifying families. The test evaluates morphosyntax (25%), syntax and translation (25%), etymology (20%), literature (15%), and mythology/culture (15%).

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1Which of the following forms represents the genitive singular of the Ancient Greek first declension feminine noun ἡ σοφία ('wisdom')?
A.τῆς σοφίας
B.τὴν σοφίαν
C.τῇ σοφίᾳ
D.τῶν σοφιῶν
Explanation: First declension feminine nouns ending in alpha pure (preceded by ε, ι, or ρ) retain alpha throughout the singular declension. The genitive singular marker is -ας with the genitive article τῆς, producing τῆς σοφίας.
2What is the nominative plural form of the second declension masculine noun ὁ λόγος ('word', 'reason')?
A.οἱ λόγοι
B.τοὺς λόγους
C.τῶν λόγων
D.τοῖς λόγοις
Explanation: Second declension masculine nouns take the ending -οι in the nominative plural along with the plural masculine article οἱ. Therefore, the nominative plural of ὁ λόγος is οἱ λόγοι.
3Identify the genitive singular form of the third declension neuter dental stem noun τὸ σῶμα ('body').
A.τοῦ σώματος
B.τῷ σώματι
C.τὰ σώματα
D.τῶν σωμάτων
Explanation: Neuter nouns in -μα (stem in -ματ-) belong to the third declension dental mute class. The genitive singular is formed by adding -ος to the stem, resulting in τοῦ σώματος.
4In the third declension velar stem noun ὁ φύλαξ ('guard', stem φύλακ-), what is the correct dative plural form?
A.τοῖς φύλαξι(ν)
B.τοὺς φύλακας
C.τῶν φυλάκων
D.τοῦ φύλακος
Explanation: The dative plural ending -σι(ν) combines with a stem-final velar consonant (κ, γ, χ) to form the double consonant ξ. Adding -σι to φύλακ- yields τοῖς φύλαξι(ν).
5What is the accusative singular of the third declension nasal stem noun ὁ ἡγεμών ('leader', stem ἡγεμον-)?
A.τὸν ἡγεμόνα
B.τοῦ ἡγεμόνος
C.τῷ ἡγεμόνι
D.οἱ ἡγεμόνες
Explanation: Third declension consonant stems form the accusative singular active/masculine by adding -α to the consonantal stem. For ἡγεμον-, adding -α produces τὸν ἡγεμόνα.
6The third declension neuter noun τὸ γένος ('race', 'kind') forms its genitive singular as τοῦ γένους. Which morphological contraction explains this form?
A.Contraction of the stem *γένεσ- plus ending -ος to *γένεος, yielding γένους
B.Elision of the final vowel of *γένις
C.Syncopation of an internal vocalic stem *γέντος
D.Assimilation of a labial stop before -ος
Explanation: Neuter sigmatic stems originally ended in -εσ- (stem *γένεσ-). The intervocalic sigma dropped out (*γένε-ος), and the remaining vowels ε + ο contracted into the diphthong ου, resulting in τοῦ γένους.
7Select the correct genitive singular form of the third declension feminine iota-stem noun ἡ πόλις ('city-state').
A.τῆς πόλεως
B.τῇ πόλει
C.τὴν πόλιν
D.τῶν πόλεων
Explanation: Feminine nouns in -ις (stem πολι-/πολε-) exhibit quantitative metathesis in the genitive singular, taking the archaic ending -ως rather than -ος, yielding τῆς πόλεως.
8Which set correctly presents the full singular paradigm (Nominative, Genitive, Dative, Accusative) of the irregular noun ὁ Ζεύς ('Zeus')?
A.Ζεύς, Διός, Διί, Δία
B.Ζεύς, Ζευγός, Ζευγί, Ζεῦγα
C.Ζεύς, Ζητός, Ζητί, Ζῆτα
D.Ζεύς, Διῶνος, Διῶνι, Διῶνα
Explanation: The name of Zeus uses a suppletive stem (Δι- / Διευ-) in oblique cases: Nominative Ζεύς, Genitive Διός, Dative Διί, Accusative Δία (or alternative poetic forms like Ζηνός, Ζηνί, Ζῆνα).
9In Ancient Greek, which adjective form correctly agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun phrase ταῖς πόλεσι ('to/for the cities', dative plural feminine)?
A.ταῖς καλαῖς
B.τοῖς καλοῖς
C.τὰς καλὰς
D.τῶν καλῶν
Explanation: An adjective must match its head noun in gender, number, and case. Since ταῖς πόλεσι is dative plural feminine, the 1st/2nd declension adjective καλός, -ή, -όν takes the dative plural feminine form ταῖς καλαῖς.
10What is the comparative degree form of the adjective σοφός ('wise')?
A.σοφώτερος, -α, -ον
B.σοφότερος, -α, -ον
C.σοφώτατος, -η, -ον
D.σοφίων, -ιον
Explanation: Standard adjectives form the comparative with -τερος, -α, -ον. Because the stem vowel of σοφός is short (o), the stem-final vowel lengthens to omega (ω) before -τερος to avoid four consecutive short syllables, yielding σοφώτερος.

About the Galicia PAU Greek II Exam

Galicia PAU Greek II (Griego II) is the university entrance examination administered by the Comisión Interuniversitaria de Galicia (CIUG) for 2º Bachillerato students in the Humanities track. The exam evaluates competencies in Ancient Greek morphosyntax, sentence translation, etymological roots in modern languages, Classical Greek literature, and ancient cultural heritage under LOMLOE educational guidelines.

Exam sponsor: Comisión Interuniversitaria de Galicia (CIUG). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

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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 63.67 ordinary fee (concessions available)

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25%

Greek Morphosyntax & Inflectional System

Morphological analysis of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd declension nouns, adjective agreement and comparison, article and pronoun paradigms, regular omega verbs, contract verbs, athematic mi-verbs, tenses (present, imperfect, future, aorist, perfect), and verbal moods (indicative, subjunctive, optative, imperative, participle, infinitive).

25%

Greek Syntax & Text Translation

Syntax of cases (nominative, vocative, accusative, genitive, dative), prepositional phrases, subordinate clauses (causal, temporal, conditional, final, consecutive, relative, indirect discourse), participial constructions (attributive, predicate, genitive absolute), and infinitive structures (AcI, complementary, articular infinitives).

20%

Etymology & Greek Heritage in Modern Vocabulary

Derivation of Spanish, Galician, and international scientific, medical, political, and philosophical vocabulary from Ancient Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes, including phonetic evolution and compound formation.

15%

Classical Greek Literature & Genres

Survey of Classical Greek literary history: epic poetry (Homer's Iliad and Odyssey), archaic lyric (Sappho, Pindar), tragedy (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides), comedy (Aristophanes), historiography (Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon), oratory (Lysias, Demosthenes), and philosophy (Plato, Aristotle).

15%

Ancient Greek History, Mythology & Culture

Mythological fundamentals (the Twelve Olympians, hero cycles of Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, Trojan War), Athenian political institutions (Solon, Cleisthenes, Ecclesia, Boule), Panhellenic sanctuaries (Delphi, Olympia), Greek theater architecture, and civic/daily life.

Preparing for the Galicia 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: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 63.67 ordinary fee (concessions available) Official sources

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Galicia PAU Greek II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master third declension noun paradigms and irregular athematic (-μι) verb conjugations (δίδωμι, τίθημι, ἵστημι) early in your review.
2Practice identifying participial constructions—especially the Genitive Absolute and Accusative + Infinitive (AcI) indirect statements.
3Create flashcards for Greek etymological roots, prefixes (hyper-, hypo-, dys-, eu-), and medical suffixes (-itis, -osis) to gain full points on etymology sections.
4Review key plot summaries, central themes, and structural innovations for Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Herodotus, Thucydides, Lysias, and Plato.
5Use your permitted Ancient Greek dictionary efficiently during timed mock tests to quickly look up obscure vocabulary while reserving time for careful syntax analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the Galicia PAU Greek II exam?

The exam is a 90-minute paper-based test consisting of an Ancient Greek prose text (e.g. Lysias, Xenophon, Aesop) for morphosyntactic analysis and translation into Galician or Spanish, along with etymology questions and literary-cultural development topics.

What passing score is required for PAU Greek II in Galicia?

The exam is graded out of 10 points. In the compulsory Access Phase, a minimum score of 4.0 is required to calculate the final university admission grade (60% Bachillerato GPA + 40% PAU mark >= 5.0). In the Specific Phase for grade improvement, scores of 5.0 or higher are weighted by 0.1 or 0.2 depending on the target university degree.

How much does the PAU exam registration cost in Galicia?

The ordinary PAU fee set by CIUG is EUR 63.67. A 50% discount (EUR 31.84) applies to general large family status (Familia Numerosa Xeral). Full exemptions apply to special large family status, recognized disability of 33% or higher, victims of terrorism, or gender violence victims.

Which dictionaries are permitted during the PAU Greek II exam?

Candidates are permitted to bring and consult a standard printed Ancient Greek-Spanish or Ancient Greek-Galician dictionary (including its appended grammatical tables), provided it contains no annotated notes or unauthorized cheat sheets.