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Key Facts: PAU Latin II (Balearic Islands / UIB) Exam

90 min

Exam Duration

UIB PAU Regulations

0–10

Scoring Scale

UIB PAU Commission

4.0

Minimum Access Grade

Balearic Islands PAU Rules

100

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Balearic Islands PAU Latin II (UIB 2026) evaluates Latin morphosyntax, classical text comprehension, Roman history, and Romance etymology.

Sample PAU Latin II (Balearic Islands / UIB) Practice Questions

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1In classical Latin declension, what morphological case and number is represented by the ending '-arum' in the noun phrase 'puellarum'?
A.Genitive Plural
B.Nominative Plural
C.Accusative Singular
D.Dative Plural
Explanation: The ending '-arum' is the characteristic 1st declension genitive plural ending (e.g., puella, puellae -> puellarum, 'of the girls').
2Which ablative singular ending is used by neuter i-stem nouns of the 3rd declension (such as 'mare' or 'animal')?
A.-ibus
B.-i
C.-e
D.-is
Explanation: Neuter i-stem nouns of the 3rd declension take '-i' in the ablative singular (e.g., 'mari', 'animali'), unlike consonant-stem nouns which take '-e'.
3What is the genitive singular ending for nouns belonging to the Latin 4th declension (such as 'manus' or 'exercitus')?
A.-is
B.-ei
C.-us
D.-i
Explanation: 4th declension nouns are distinguished by their genitive singular ending '-us' (with a long vowel u, e.g., manus, manūs; exercitus, exercitūs).
4Which case and number is marked by the ending '-em' in 5th declension nouns like 'diem' or 'rem'?
A.Ablative Singular
B.Genitive Plural
C.Nominative Plural
D.Accusative Singular
Explanation: 5th declension nouns form their accusative singular with '-em' (e.g., diem, rem, fidem).
5What is the present passive infinitive of the 3rd conjugation verb 'regere' ('to rule')?
A.regi
B.regare
C.regere
D.regisse
Explanation: In the 3rd conjugation, the present passive infinitive replaces '-ere' with '-i' (regere -> regi, 'to be ruled').
6Which tense and mood is represented by the Latin verb form 'amaret'?
A.Imperfect Indicative Active
B.Imperfect Subjunctive Active
C.Pluperfect Subjunctive Active
D.Present Subjunctive Active
Explanation: The imperfect subjunctive active is formed by adding the personal ending ('-t') directly to the present active infinitive stem ('amare-'), yielding 'amaret' ('he/she might love').
7Identify the tense and mood of the verb form 'amavisset':
A.Perfect Indicative Active
B.Pluperfect Indicative Active
C.Pluperfect Subjunctive Active
D.Imperfect Subjunctive Active
Explanation: 'amavisset' contains the perfect stem ('amav-') + infix '-isse-' + 3rd person singular ending ('-t'), which forms the Pluperfect Subjunctive Active ('he/she had loved / would have loved').
8What is a defining feature of deponent verbs in Latin, such as 'loqui' or 'hortari'?
A.They have active forms but passive meanings.
B.They lack subjunctive conjugations.
C.They can only be used impersonally.
D.They have passive forms but active meanings.
Explanation: Deponent verbs 'lay down' (deponere) their passive meanings: they are written in passive voice forms but carry active voice meanings (e.g., 'loquitur' = 'he speaks').
9In the passive sentence 'Urbs a militibus defensa est', what syntax function does 'a militibus' perform?
A.Ablative of Personal Agent
B.Ablative of Means / Instrument
C.Ablative of Separation
D.Dative of Possession
Explanation: When a passive verb's action is performed by a person or living agent, Latin uses 'a' or 'ab' + Ablative, known as the Ablative of Personal Agent ('by the soldiers').
10In the sentence 'Imperator militi gladium dedit', what case functions are performed by 'militi' and 'gladium' respectively?
A.'militi' is Nominative (Subject); 'gladium' is Accusative (Direct Object).
B.'militi' is Dative (Indirect Object); 'gladium' is Accusative (Direct Object).
C.'militi' is Genitive (Possessive); 'gladium' is Ablative (Means).
D.'militi' is Accusative (Direct Object); 'gladium' is Dative (Indirect Object).
Explanation: The verb 'dedit' ('gave') takes a direct object in the Accusative ('gladium', a sword) and an indirect object recipient in the Dative ('militi', to the soldier).

About the PAU Latin II (Balearic Islands / UIB) Exam

The PAU Latin II / Llatí II exam for the Balearic Islands (UIB 2026) assesses high school seniors on advanced Latin morphosyntax, translation and comprehension of classical authors (Caesar, Cicero, Virgil, Ovid), Roman history and political institutions, as well as Latin etymology and Romance sound evolution into Spanish and Catalan.

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

The official exam consists of translation of a Latin prose/poetry passage with a dictionary, morphosyntactic analysis, text comprehension, Roman history/institutions, and Latin etymology/Romance linguistics. 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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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.

35%

Latin Morphosyntax

Noun declensions, verb conjugations, ablative absolute, accusative with infinitive, and subjunctive clauses (purpose, result, cum historicum, indirect command).

30%

Translation & Text Comprehension

Syntax and context analysis of classical Latin prose and poetry passages (Caesar, Cicero, Sallust, Virgil, Ovid).

20%

Etymology & Romance Linguistics

Latin roots, sound laws, phonetic evolution into Spanish and Catalan (intervocalic voiceless stops, syncope, palatalization), and modern Latinisms.

15%

Roman History & Institutions

Roman Monarchy, Republic, and Empire, magisterial cursus honorum, Senate, Roman society, daily life, religion, and culture.

Preparing for the PAU Latin II (Balearic Islands / UIB) 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 official exam consists of translation of a Latin prose/poetry passage with a dictionary, morphosyntactic analysis, text comprehension, Roman history/institutions, and Latin etymology/Romance linguistics. 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 Latin II (Balearic Islands / UIB): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master clause analysis: identify main verbs, subordinate clauses (cum historicum, ut/ne purpose or result), and non-finite verb structures like ablative absolute and accusative with infinitive.
2Review core Romance sound change rules: compare how Latin words evolved phonetically into both Spanish and Catalan.
3Memorize key political institutions and magistrate roles of the Roman Republic (consuls, praetors, tribunes of the plebs, Senate).
4Practice contextual translation using authentic excerpts from Caesar's De Bello Gallico and Cicero's speeches.

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 format of the PAU Latin II exam in the Balearic Islands (UIB)?

The official exam is a 90-minute paper comprising a Latin text for translation (with dictionary permitted), morphosyntactic analysis questions, reading comprehension, questions on Roman history/culture, and etymology/Romance derivative exercises.

Are dictionaries allowed during the official PAU Latin II exam?

Yes, standard Latin-Spanish or Latin-Catalan dictionaries (including appended grammar sections) are permitted during the official PAU Latin II exam in the Balearic Islands.

How is the final PAU score calculated?

The exam is marked on a 0–10 scale. In the Access Phase, a minimum grade of 4.0 is required. The overall university entrance mark combines Bachillerato GPA (60%) and Access Phase average (40%), which must be at least 5.0.

What linguistic evolutions are covered in the etymology section?

Questions test Latin sound changes into Spanish and Catalan, such as intervocalic voiceless stops becoming voiced (p, t, k > b, d, g), loss of unstressed internal vowels (syncope), diphthongization of open short vowels, and palatalization.