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Key Facts: La Rioja PAU Greek II Exam

90 Min

Official exam duration organized by UR and Gobierno de La Rioja

Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de La Rioja

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

Gobierno de La Rioja 2º Bachillerato Curriculum

60% / 40%

Weighting of Bachillerato GPA vs PAU Access Phase mark

Consejería de Educación de La Rioja

EUR 55.43

Base registration fee for La Rioja PAU Access Phase

Universidad de La Rioja / Gobierno de La Rioja

100

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La Rioja PAU Greek II (UR 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 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: Alpha pure first-declension feminine nouns (stem ending in ε, ι, or ρ) retain alpha throughout the singular, taking suffix -ν for accusative singular: τὴν ἡμέραν.
2What is the nominative/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 nominative and accusative plural, taking article τὰ: τὰ δῶρα.
3Which case and number is represented by the form τοῖς ἡγεμόσιν from the third-declension noun ὁ ἡγεμών, -όνος (leader)?
A.Dative plural
B.Genitive plural
C.Accusative plural
D.Nominative singular
Explanation: In third-declension nasal stems (-νων/-νος), the dative plural suffix -σι(ν) combines with the stem to produce -οσι(ν), accompanied by dative plural article τοῖς.
4What is the correct genitive singular of the third-declension sigmatic stem neuter noun τὸ γένος (race, origin)?
A.τοῦ γένους
B.τῷ γένει
C.τὰ γένη
D.τοῖς γένεσιν
Explanation: Neuter sigmatic stems in -ος (stem γυνες-/γενεσ-) drop intervocalic sigma in genitive singular (*γένεσ-ος > γένεος) which contracts in Attic to τοῦ γένους.
5What is the accusative singular masculine form of the demonstrative pronoun οὗτος, αὕτη, τοῦτο (this)?
A.τούτου
B.τοῦτον
C.τούτῳ
D.τούτους
Explanation: The demonstrative pronoun οὗτος follows second-declension masculine patterns in the singular, giving accusative singular τοῦτον.
6What is the nominative singular feminine form of the irregular adjective μέγας, μεγάλη, μέγα (great, large)?
A.μέγαν
B.μεγάλη
C.μεγάλου
D.μεγάλας
Explanation: The adjective μέγας uses short stem μεγα- for masc/neut nom/acc sing (μέγας, μέγαν, μέγα), but extended stem μεγάλ- with 1st/2nd declension endings for all other forms, giving feminine nominative singular μεγάλη.
7Identify the accusative singular form of the third-declension dental stem noun ἡ νύξ, νυκτός (night).
A.τῆς νυκτός
B.τὴν νύκτα
C.τῇ νυκτί
D.ταῖς νυξί
Explanation: Consonant dental stems (νυκτ-) form accusative singular by adding -α to the stem: τὴν νύκτα.
8What is the correct accusative plural form of the third-declension noun ὁ/ἡ παῖς, παιδός (child)?
A.τοὺς παῖδας
B.τῶν παίδων
C.τοῖς παισί
D.τοῦ παιδός
Explanation: The dental stem παιδ- takes third-declension accusative plural ending -ας, giving τοὺς παῖδας.
9What is the nominative plural form of the third-declension vowel stem noun ὁ βασιλεύς (king)?
A.τοῦ βασιλέως
B.τῷ βασιλεῖ
C.οἱ βασιλῆς / βασιλεῖς
D.τοὺς βασιλέας
Explanation: Stems in -ευς (βασιλευ-) contract -εες in Attic nominative plural into -εῖς (or classical -ῆς): οἱ βασιλεῖς.
10Identify the genitive singular form of the third-declension noun ἡ πόλις (city).
A.τῆς πόλεως
B.τὴν πόλιν
C.τῇ πόλει
D.τὰς πόλεις
Explanation: Iota-stem nouns in -ις (-ις/-εως) show quantitative metathesis in the genitive singular, yielding τῆς πόλεως.

About the La Rioja PAU Greek II Exam

The La Rioja 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 La Rioja (UR) and Consejería de Educación del Gobierno de La Rioja, 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: Universidad de La Rioja (UR) / Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de La Rioja. 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 55.43 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase set by Gobierno de La Rioja / Universidad de La Rioja.

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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.

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 La Rioja 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 55.43 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase set by Gobierno de La Rioja / Universidad de La Rioja. Official sources

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La Rioja 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 La Rioja?

The official exam is a 90-minute written test administered by the Universidad de La Rioja (UR) 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 La Rioja 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 La Rioja?

The university access mark 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 La Rioja?

The base registration fee for the PAU Access Phase in La Rioja is EUR 55.43 set by Gobierno de La Rioja and Universidad de La Rioja, with reductions or exemptions for large families, recognized disability, or victims of terrorism.

In what language is the official La Rioja 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 UR exam papers?

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