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Key Facts: PAU Latin II (Madrid) Exam

UCM / Madrid

PAU Organising Commission of the Community of Madrid

Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)

90 Mins

Official examination duration

Madrid PAU Regulations

Min 4.0

Minimum Access Phase mark to combine with Bachillerato GPA

Madrid University Admission Regulations

5 Modules

Morphology (25%), Syntax (25%), Translation/Lit (20%), Etymology (15%), Culture (15%)

LOMLOE 2º Bachillerato Latin II Syllabus

100

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The Madrid PAU Latin II exam assesses student proficiency in Latin morphosyntax, text translation and commentary, literary history, phonetic evolution of Latin into Spanish, and Roman history across 5 core syllabus units.

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1What is the genitive plural form of the first-declension noun 'puella, puellae' (f., girl)?
A.puellarum
B.puellis
C.puellas
D.puellae
Explanation: First-declension nouns form their genitive plural with the suffix '-arum' attached to the stem (puell- + -arum = puellarum). Forms like 'puellis' represent the dative/ablative plural, while 'puellas' is the accusative plural.
2Which of the following is the correct nominative plural form of the second-declension masculine noun 'puer, pueri' (m., boy)?
A.pueros
B.pueri
C.pueris
D.puerorum
Explanation: Second-declension masculine nouns ending in '-er' form their nominative plural in '-i' (pueri). The ending '-os' is accusative plural, '-is' is dative/ablative plural, and '-orum' is genitive plural.
3What is the accusative singular of the third-declension consonant-stem noun 'rex, regis' (m., king)?
A.regem
B.regis
C.regi
D.rege
Explanation: Third-declension masculine and feminine consonant-stem nouns take the ending '-em' in the accusative singular (reg- + -em = regem). 'Regis' is genitive singular, 'regi' is dative singular, and 'rege' is ablative singular.
4What is the genitive singular form of the fourth-declension feminine noun 'manus, manus' (f., hand)?
A.manui
B.manus
C.manum
D.manuum
Explanation: Fourth-declension nouns are characterized by a long '-us' ending in the genitive singular (manus). 'Manui' is dative singular, 'manum' is accusative singular, and 'manuum' is genitive plural.
5What is the accusative plural form of the fifth-declension noun 'res, rei' (f., thing/matter)?
A.rebus
B.res
C.rem
D.rerum
Explanation: Fifth-declension nouns use the ending '-es' for both nominative plural and accusative plural (res). 'Rebus' is dative/ablative plural, 'rem' is accusative singular, and 'rerum' is genitive plural.
6What is the 3rd person plural present active indicative form of the irregular verb 'fero, ferre, tuli, latum' (to bear, carry)?
A.ferunt
B.fertis
C.ferimus
D.ferebant
Explanation: The present active indicative 3rd person plural of 'fero' is 'ferunt' (they carry). 'Fertis' is 2nd person plural, 'ferimus' is 1st person plural, and 'ferebant' is 3rd person plural imperfect indicative.
7Which form represents the nominative feminine singular of the demonstrative pronoun 'hic, haec, hoc' (this)?
A.hunc
B.haec
C.hanc
D.huius
Explanation: 'Haec' is the nominative feminine singular form (as well as nominative/accusative neuter plural) of 'hic'. 'Hunc' is masculine accusative singular, 'hanc' is feminine accusative singular, and 'huius' is genitive singular for all genders.
8What is the 3rd person singular imperfect active indicative of the first-conjugation verb 'amo, amare' (to love)?
A.amavit
B.amabat
C.amaret
D.amabit
Explanation: The imperfect active indicative of 1st conjugation verbs uses the tense sign '-ba-' followed by personal endings (ama- + -ba- + -t = amabat). 'Amavit' is perfect indicative, 'amaret' is imperfect subjunctive, and 'amabit' is future indicative.
9What is the genitive plural form of the third-declension neuter i-stem noun 'mare, maris' (n., sea)?
A.marum
B.marium
C.maribus
D.maria
Explanation: Neuter i-stem nouns of the third declension ending in '-e', '-al', or '-ar' (like mare) retain '-i-' in the stem, forming the genitive plural in '-ium' (marium). 'Maria' is nominative/accusative plural.
10What is the correct superlative form of the adjective 'pulcher, pulchra, pulchrum' (beautiful)?
A.pulchrior
B.pulcherrimus
C.pulchritudinis
D.pulchrissimus
Explanation: Adjectives ending in '-er' in the nominative masculine singular form their superlative by adding '-rimus, -rima, -rimum' directly to the nominative singular (pulcher + -rimus = pulcherrimus). 'Pulchrior' is comparative.

About the PAU Latin II (Madrid) Exam

The Madrid PAU Latin II (Latín II 2º Bachillerato UCM) practice bank provides rigorous, independent preparation for high school students sitting the university entrance exam in the Community of Madrid. Local questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for 2nd Bachillerato curriculum covering Latin morphology, syntax, translation, literary analysis, phonetic etymology, and Roman civilization.

Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of the Community of Madrid / Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

90-minute written examination evaluating 5 core thematic areas: Latin Grammar & Morphology (25%), Latin Syntax & Case Functions (25%), Translation & Literary Analysis (20%), Etymology & Romance Linguistics (15%), and Roman History, Culture & Civilization (15%).

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 93.02 base registration fee for compulsory Access Phase in Community of Madrid (or ~11.63 € per optional subject in voluntary phase).

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25%

Latin Grammar & Morphology

Noun declensions (1st-5th), adjective agreement, degrees of comparison, pronominal system, active and passive verb conjugations, deponent and semi-deponent verbs, irregular verbs (sum, fero, volo, eo), and verbal nouns/adjectives (gerund, gerundive, participle, supine).

25%

Latin Syntax & Case Functions

Syntactic functions of Latin cases (nominative, accusative, genitive, dative, ablative, vocative), ablative absolute, accusative with infinitive (indirect discourse), final and consecutive subordinate clauses, cum historicum, relative clauses, conditional sentences, and passive periphrastic.

20%

Translation & Literary Analysis

Translation of Classical Latin prose and poetry texts (Julius Caesar, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Sallust, Livy, Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, Horace), identification of literary genres (historiography, oratory, epic, lyric, drama, satire, epistolary), stylistic figures, and contextual text analysis.

15%

Etymology & Romance Linguistics

Phonetic transformation rules from Vulgar/Classical Latin to Castilian Spanish (syncope, apocope, diphthongization of short vowels, lenition of voiceless intervocalic consonants, palatalization of clusters), cultismos vs. palabras patrimoniales, Latin prefixes/suffixes in Spanish, and Latin phrases/Latinisms in modern usage.

15%

Roman History, Culture & Civilization

Political evolution of Rome (Monarchy, Republic, Empire), Roman social structure and magistrate roles (cursus honorum, Senate, tribunes), daily life, religion and mythology, Roman law, engineering/architecture, and Roman presence and legacy in Hispania.

Preparing for the PAU Latin II (Madrid) 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: 90-minute written examination evaluating 5 core thematic areas: Latin Grammar & Morphology (25%), Latin Syntax & Case Functions (25%), Translation & Literary Analysis (20%), Etymology & Romance Linguistics (15%), and Roman History, Culture & Civilization (15%).
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 93.02 base registration fee for compulsory Access Phase in Community of Madrid (or ~11.63 € per optional subject in voluntary phase). Official sources

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PAU Latin II (Madrid): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master noun declensions (1st through 5th) and irregular verb paradigms (sum, fero, volo, eo, fio) to rapidly parse case endings and verbal forms.
2Practice parsing complex subordinate structures: accusative with infinitive, ablative absolute, cum historicum, and ut/ne subjunctive clauses.
3Learn key sound change rules from Latin to Spanish: short open vowels diphthongizing (Ŏ > ue, Ĕ > ie), lenition of intervocalic voiceless stops (P, T, K > b, d, g), and syncope of unstressed internal vowels.
4Review major Latin literary genres and authors: Caesar (historiography/commentaries), Cicero (oratory/philosophy), Vergil & Ovid (epic/mythological poetry), and Livy (Roman history).
5Study Roman political institutions (cursus honorum: quaestor, aedile, praetor, consul), social classes (patricians, plebeians, equites), and the main stages of Roman expansion in Hispania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee for taking the PAU exam in Madrid (2026)?

The base registration fee for the compulsory PAU Access Phase in the Community of Madrid is EUR 93.02 (with an additional ~EUR 11.63 per subject taken in the voluntary phase).

What passing score is required on the PAU Latin II exam in Madrid?

The exam is marked on a 0–10 scale. A minimum score of 4.0 is required in the Access Phase to combine with the Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

What is the time limit for the PAU Latín II examination?

The official examination duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).

Which university organizes the PAU in Madrid?

The PAU in Madrid is coordinated by the PAU Organising Commission of the Community of Madrid, led by the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) along with UAM, UC3M, UAH, URJC, and UPM.

What topics are covered in the Madrid PAU Latin II exam?

The exam evaluates Latin morphology (25%), Latin syntax & case functions (25%), translation & literary analysis (20%), etymology & Romance linguistics (15%), and Roman history, culture & civilization (15%).