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90 Minutes

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EUR 86.33

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0–10 Scale

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Basque Country PAU Basque Language & Literature II (UPV/EHU 2026) is a 90-minute university entrance exam assessing 2º Bachillerato syllabus domains.

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1In Basque morphosyntax, which declension case marks the subject of a transitive verb (such as 'Gizona-k liburua irakurri du')?
A.Absolutive (NOR)
B.Dative (NORI)
C.Inessive (NON)
D.Ergative (NORK)
Explanation: Basque is an ergative-absolutive language. The Ergative case (NORK), ending in '-k' in the singular ('gizonak'), marks the agent subject of transitive verbs.
2Which of the following forms correctly illustrates the plural Inessive (NON) declension for the noun 'etxe' (house)?
A.etxeetan
B.etxean
C.etxetatik
D.etxeko
Explanation: The Inessive case (NON) plural suffix for common nouns ending in a vowel is '-etan', resulting in 'etxeetan' ('in the houses'). 'Etxean' is singular ('in the house').
3When declining proper human nouns in the Possessive Genitive (NOREN), such as 'Miren', which suffix rule applies?
A.Proper nouns take '-etako' in all possessive contexts
B.Proper nouns ending in a consonant take '-en' (e.g., Mirenen)
C.Proper nouns take the Ablative suffix '-tik'
D.Proper nouns always take '-aren' regardless of consonant/vowel ending
Explanation: Proper nouns (izendun bereziak) do not take the definite article '-a-'. Consonant-ending proper nouns take '-en' (e.g., 'Mirenen etxea'), while vowel-ending proper nouns take '-ren' (e.g., 'Aitorren').
4How does Basque distinguish between motion towards an inanimate place ('to the house') versus motion towards an animate person ('to the doctor')?
A.Animate nouns use Locative Genitive '-ko', while inanimate nouns use Dative '-ari'
B.Inanimate nouns use Inessive '-an', while animate nouns use Ergative '-ak'
C.Inanimate nouns use Allative '-ra' (etxera), while animate nouns use Directional Animate '-engana' (sendagilearengana)
D.Both use Allative '-ra' with no morphological difference
Explanation: Basque strictly separates spatial declension for inanimate vs animate entities. Inanimate spatial motion uses Allative '-ra' ('etxera'), whereas animate entities require the personal local case '-engana / -gana' ('sendagilearengana').
5Identify the correct singular Ablative (NONDIK) form for the noun 'mendi' (mountain).
A.mendian
B.mendirantz
C.mendira
D.menditik
Explanation: The Ablative case (NONDIK) indicates movement away from a place ('from'). In the definite singular, vowel-ending nouns take '-tik', forming 'menditik' ('from the mountain').
6What syntactic function is performed by the Instrumental case (ZEREZ / ZERTAZ) suffix '-az' in 'Autoz etorri da'?
A.It indicates the instrument, means, or mode of transport used to perform the action
B.It marks the indirect beneficiary of the verb
C.It marks the subject of an intransitive sentence
D.It indicates the exact moment in time when an event occurred
Explanation: The Instrumental case (ZEREZ / ZERTAZ), with suffixes '-az / -etaz / -(e)z', denotes the instrument, material, topic of conversation, or mode of transport ('by car').
7Which option presents the correct Comitative (NOREKIN) plural form for 'lagun' (friend)?
A.lagunentzat
B.lagunekin
C.lagunarekin
D.lagunari
Explanation: The Comitative case (NOREKIN) expresses company ('with'). The definite plural suffix is '-ekin', forming 'lagunekin' ('with the friends'). 'Lagunarekin' is singular ('with the friend').
8Translate the phrase 'for the children' into standard Basque using the Benefactive case (NORENTZAT).
A.haurrengatik
B.haurrekin
C.haurrentzat
D.haurrena
Explanation: The Benefactive case (NORENTZAT) plural suffix is '-entzat', yielding 'haurrentzat' ('for the children').
9What is the primary syntactic distinction between the Possessive Genitive (NOREN) and the Locative Genitive (NONGO)?
A.NOREN is used only for places, while NONGO is used only for people
B.NOREN marks transitive subjects, while NONGO marks intransitive verbs
C.There is no syntactic difference; they are interchangeable
D.NOREN (-aren/-en) expresses personal ownership, whereas NONGO (-ko/-etako) attaches location/time to modify a noun adjectivally
Explanation: NOREN ('-aren') denotes possessive relationships ('gizonaren txakurra' = the man's dog). NONGO ('-ko') links locative/temporal complements to a noun as an adjectival modifier ('Bilboko portua' = the port of Bilbao).
10In which syntactic environment is the Partitive case (ZERIK / RIK) correctly employed in Basque?
A.In negative, interrogative, or conditional clauses for indefinite direct objects or subjects of intransitive verbs
B.As the subject of any transitive verb in affirmative declarative sentences
C.To mark indirect objects in place of the Dative case
D.Exclusively to mark past tense verbal complements
Explanation: The Partitive case ('-(r)ik') functions as a polarity item in negative ('ez dago dirurik'), interrogative ('badaogik ogirik?'), or conditional contexts where an indefinite noun acts as NOR subject or object.

About the Basque PAU Basque Lang & Lit II Exam

Comprehensive practice question bank for the Basque Country PAU Basque Language and Literature II examination. Aligned with the official 2º Bachillerato syllabus covering Basque declension cases, complex verb conjugation (NOR-NORK, NOR-NORI-NORK, synthetic verbs), textual typology, pragmatics, history of Basque literature from Bernart Etxepare and Axular to Bernardo Atxaga and Kirmen Uribe, and Basque sociolinguistics (Euskara Batua, dialects, normalization). Note: Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official Basque PAU paper.

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Written 90-minute standardized exam. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Basque Country 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 86.33 ordinary registration fee (UPV/EHU 2026 PAU)

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  • 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: Written 90-minute standardized exam. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Basque Country PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 86.33 ordinary registration fee (UPV/EHU 2026 PAU) Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the registration fee for PAU Basque Lang & Lit II in the Basque Country?

The fee is EUR 86.33 for ordinary registration for the PAU at UPV/EHU for 2026.

How is the PAU Basque Lang & Lit II paper scored?

The paper is scored from 0 to 10 points. A minimum score of 4.0 points in the Access Phase is required to average with Bachillerato grades.

How long is the PAU Basque Lang & Lit II exam?

The examination duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).

What languages are available for the exam at UPV/EHU?

The official exam paper is provided in Basque (Euskara) and Spanish (Castellano).