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Key Facts: Basque PAU English Exam

90 Minutes

Exam time duration

UPV/EHU PAU Commission

EUR 86.33

Ordinary registration fee

UPV/EHU 2026 Fees

0–10 Scale

Grading scale for Bachillerato and PAU exams

Spanish Ministry of Education

2 Core Blocks

Official syllabus domains

UPV/EHU Syllabus

100 Questions

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

Sample Basque PAU English Practice Questions

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1Choose the correct option: If I ___ the answer, I would tell you.
A.know
B.knew
C.had known
D.knowing
Explanation: This is a second conditional sentence, which requires the past simple in the 'if' clause.
2Choose the correct passive voice: 'They built the bridge in 1990.'
A.The bridge was built in 1990.
B.The bridge is built in 1990.
C.The bridge has been built in 1990.
D.The bridge had been built in 1990.
Explanation: The past simple active requires the past simple passive form 'was/were + past participle'.
3Which word is a synonym for 'essential'?
A.Optional
B.Crucial
C.Minor
D.Irrelevant
Explanation: Crucial means extremely important or necessary, matching the meaning of essential.
4Which word is an antonym for 'permanent'?
A.Eternal
B.Lasting
C.Temporary
D.Constant
Explanation: Temporary means not lasting forever, making it the antonym of permanent.
5Choose the correct linking word: ___ it was raining, we went for a walk.
A.Because
B.Therefore
C.Although
D.However
Explanation: Although introduces a contrast clause.
6Choose the correct option: By next year, I ___ from university.
A.will graduate
B.am graduating
C.will have graduated
D.have graduated
Explanation: The future perfect is used with 'by + future time' to talk about an action completed before a certain time in the future.
7Identify the reported speech: 'I am studying,' she said.
A.She said she is studying.
B.She said she was studying.
C.She said she had studied.
D.She said she studies.
Explanation: When reporting a present continuous statement, the tense shifts back to past continuous.
8Which relative pronoun is correct: The man ___ car was stolen went to the police.
A.who
B.which
C.whose
D.whom
Explanation: Whose shows possession ('the man's car').
9Choose the correct preposition: She is very good ___ math.
A.at
B.in
C.on
D.with
Explanation: The adjective 'good' is followed by the preposition 'at' when talking about skills.
10What does the phrasal verb 'give up' mean?
A.To start something
B.To quit or stop doing something
C.To continue
D.To succeed
Explanation: To give up means to stop trying or to quit a habit.

About the Basque PAU English Exam

The Basque Country PAU English examination (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad, UPV/EHU 2026) is the official standardized assessment for 2º Bachillerato students seeking university entrance in Spain. This practice bank provides 100 high-quality questions with full step-by-step explanations.

Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of the Basque Country / UPV/EHU. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

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)

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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Questions covering vocabulary concepts and applications.

Preparing for the Basque PAU English 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: 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

Using Our Practice Resources

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Basque PAU English: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review key 2º Bachillerato English concepts and authoritative definitions.
2Practice solving past open and problem-solving questions under timed 90-minute conditions.
3Pay attention to precise terminology and clear step-by-step reasoning in explanations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the registration fee for PAU English 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 English 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 English 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).