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Key Facts: PAU Balearic Islands Greek II Exam

90 Min

Official exam duration for PAU subject tests at UIB

UIB PAU Organising Commission

0–10

Scoring scale for the PAU examination paper

Balearic Islands PAU Regulations

4.0

Minimum mark required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA

UIB Admissions Office

100

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Balearic Islands PAU Greek II (UIB 2026) is a 90-minute university entrance exam testing Ancient Greek grammar, text translation, etymology, and classical Greek history.

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1In Attic Ancient Greek, what is the correct accusative singular form of the first-declension feminine noun ἡ πόλις (or first-declension alpha pure / alpha impure patterns such as ἡ ἡμέρα)?
A.τὴν ἡμέραν
B.τῇ ἡμέρᾳ
C.τῶν ἡμερῶν
D.τῆς ἡμέρας
Explanation: In the first declension alpha pure pattern (stem ending in ε, ι, or ρ like ἡμέρα), the accusative singular takes the suffix -ν with the accusative article τὴν, producing τὴν ἡμέραν.
2Which case and number is represented by the form τοῖς ἡγεμόσιν from the third-declension noun ὁ ἡγεμών, -όνος (leader, commander)?
A.Accusative plural masculine
B.Dative plural masculine
C.Genitive singular masculine
D.Nominative plural masculine
Explanation: The form τοῖς ἡγεμόσιν is the dative plural masculine. In dental/nasal third-declension stems, adding the dative plural ending -σι(ν) causes the nasal stem consonant ν to drop before the sigma, yielding ἡγεμόσι(ν) with the article τοῖς.
3In the sentence ὁ σοφὸς ἀνήρ, how is the adjective σοφός functioning in relation to the noun?
A.Genitive absolute construction
B.Predicate position (The man is wise)
C.Attributive position (The wise man)
D.Substantivized adverb (Wisely man)
Explanation: When an adjective stands between the article and the noun (Article + Adjective + Noun), it is in the attributive position, translating as 'The wise man'.
4Identify the grammatical person, number, tense, and mood of the form λύομεν from the verb λύω (to unbind, release).
A.3rd person plural present indicative active
B.2nd person plural present imperative active
C.1st person singular present indicative active
D.1st person plural present indicative active
Explanation: The suffix -ομεν attached to the present stem λυ- indicates 1st person plural present indicative active ('we are releasing').
5What is the 3rd person singular present indicative active of the root mi-verb δίδωμι (to give)?
A.δίδωσι(ν)
B.δίδοτε
C.διδόασι(ν)
D.δίδομεν
Explanation: In the present indicative active of δίδωμι, singular forms retain the long stem vowel ω: 1sg δίδωμι, 2sg δίδως, 3sg δίδωσι(ν).
6How is the 1st person singular active sigmatic aorist indicative formed for the verb γράφω (to write)?
A.γέγραφα
B.ἔγραψα
C.ἐγραφόμην
D.γράφω
Explanation: The sigmatic aorist adds a past-tense augment (ε-), the stem-final labial (φ + σ = ψ), and the first aorist tense suffix -α, yielding ἔγραψα ('I wrote').
7What is the 1st person singular active aorist indicative of the irregular verb λείπω (to leave)?
A.ἐλείφθην
B.ἔλειψα
C.ἔλιπον
D.λέλοιπα
Explanation: The verb λείπω forms a thematic (second) aorist by using the zero-grade stem λι- alongside the past augment and secondary endings, yielding ἔλιπον ('I left').
8Translate the genitive absolute phrase τοῦ βασιλέως λέγοντος, οἱ στρατιῶται ἐσίγων into English.
A.If the king should speak, the soldiers will be silent.
B.After the king had spoken, he commanded the soldiers.
C.Because the soldiers spoke, the king was silent.
D.While the king was speaking, the soldiers kept silent.
Explanation: The noun τοῦ βασιλέως and present participle λέγοντος are both in the genitive case, forming a genitive absolute expressing circumstantial time or cause: 'While the king was speaking, the soldiers kept silent.'
9In the sentence ὁ ὁπλίτης μάχεται χαίρων, what type of participle is χαίρων and how does it modify μάχεται?
A.Circumstantial (manner) participle ('gladtly' or 'rejoicing')
B.Genitive absolute noun modification
C.Supplementary participle expressing completion
D.Attributive participle modifying the enemy
Explanation: The nominative masculine singular present participle χαίρων agrees with the subject ὁ ὁπλίτης and functions circumstantial of manner: 'The hoplite fights rejoicing (gladly)'.
10In indirect discourse after verbs of saying (e.g., φημί), how is the statement 'νομίζω τὸν ἄνδρα σοφὸν εἶναι' translated?
A.The wise man thinks that I am present.
B.I think that the man is wise.
C.I know why the man became wise.
D.He said that the wise men were present.
Explanation: Verbs of thinking/saying like νομίζω take an Accusative Subject (τὸν ἄνδρα) + Infinitive (εἶναι) + Predicate Adjective (σοφόν): 'I think the man to be wise' -> 'I think that the man is wise.'

About the PAU Balearic Islands Greek II Exam

The Balearic Islands PAU Greek II (Grec II) examination evaluates upper-secondary students (2º Bachillerato) on their command of Ancient Greek grammar, translation skills, etymology, and historical-cultural knowledge for university admission across Spain.

Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of the Balearic Islands / UIB. 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, and classical Greek culture and history. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.

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 69.21 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase); EUR 13.85 per additional Admission Phase subject paper (UIB 2026)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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35%

Ancient Greek Morphosyntax

Declensions, cases, article usage, omega-verbs, mi-verbs, aorist formations, genitive absolute, and infinitive/participle syntax.

30%

Translation & Textual Analysis

Attic prose syntax, Xenophon's Anabasis, Lysias' forensic speeches, Homeric epic Greek, conditional sentences, and indirect speech.

20%

Greek Culture, History & Myth

Athenian democracy, Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, Olympian pantheon, heroic mythology, classical theater, and ancient philosophy.

15%

Etymology & Vocabulary

Greek prefixes, morphemes, root segmentation, and modern scientific, medical, and political etymologies in Spanish, Catalan, and English.

Preparing for the PAU Balearic 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, and classical Greek culture and history. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 69.21 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase); EUR 13.85 per additional Admission Phase subject paper (UIB 2026) Official sources

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PAU Balearic Islands Greek II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master third-declension noun endings and mi-verb present/aorist paradigm stems (δίδωμι, τίθημι, ἵστημι).
2Practice identifying participial syntax, especially genitive absolute constructions and accusative-with-infinitive indirect statements.
3Review military and geographical vocabulary in Xenophon's Anabasis and forensic courtroom terms in Lysias.
4Memorize common Greek prefixes (a-/an-, dys-, hyper-, hypo-, peri-, syn-) and root nouns for etymology questions.
5Study key historical milestones: Cleisthenes' democratic reforms, the Persian Wars (490-479 BCE), the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE), and classical tragedy/philosophy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these official Balearic Islands PAU exam questions?

Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation. Use official UIB past papers and subject matrices for open-response, listening, graphic, and performance practice.

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

The exam lasts 90 minutes and typically includes an authentic Ancient Greek text snippet for translation, morphosyntactic questions on verb/noun forms, etymological analysis of modern vocabulary, and historical/cultural short-answer questions.

How is the final PAU score calculated for university admission?

The PAU Access Phase grade is combined with the student's Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU Access Phase). A minimum 4.0 is required in the Access Phase to calculate the overall university entrance grade (NWA >= 5.0).

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

The core prose texts focus primarily on Xenophon (Anabasis) and Lysias (Orations), alongside selections from Homer (Iliad and Odyssey).

What official languages are accepted on the Balearic Islands PAU exam?

Exam papers and instructions are available in Catalan and Spanish (with Ancient Greek source texts).

Are these practice questions official UIB PAU exam items?

No. These 100 practice questions are created independently by OpenExamPrep to cover topics from the official 2º Bachillerato Greek II curriculum in the Balearic Islands.