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Key Facts: Basque PAU Latin II Exam

90 Min

Official examination time limit at UPV/EHU

UPV/EHU PAU Regulations 2026

4.0 / 10

Minimum grade required in Access Phase to blend with Bachillerato GPA

Spanish University Access Decree

5 Core Areas

Curricular areas: Grammar, Syntax, Authors/Translation, History/Culture, Etymology

Basque Government Department of Education Syllabus

60% / 40%

Weight of Bachillerato GPA vs PAU Access Phase score

BOE / UPV/EHU Admission Criteria

3 Languages

Exam languages: Basque, Spanish, with Classical Latin source texts

UPV/EHU PAU Organising Commission

100

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

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1Which option represents the correct genitive plural form of the third-declension noun 'miles, militis' (m. - soldier)?
A.militum
B.militium
C.militibus
D.militis
Explanation: The noun 'miles, militis' is a consonant-stem noun of the third declension. Consonant stems form their genitive plural in '-um' (militum), unlike i-stem third-declension nouns which form it in '-ium'.
2What is the accusative singular of the irregular fifth-declension noun 'res, rei' (f. - thing, matter)?
A.rerum
B.rem
C.rebus
D.res
Explanation: Fifth-declension feminine nouns ending in '-es' in the nominative singular form their accusative singular with the characteristic ending '-em', yielding 'rem'.
3Identify the nominative plural form of the irregular noun 'vis' (f. - force, strength; pl. vires, virium).
A.vis
B.virium
C.vires
D.viribus
Explanation: In the singular, 'vis' is defective and irregular (vis, vim, vi), but in the plural it uses the stem 'vir-' with third-declension i-stem endings, making 'vires' the nominative and accusative plural.
4What is the comparative degree form of the adjective 'bonus, -a, -um' (good)?
A.optimus, -a, -um
B.bonior, bonius
C.bene
D.melior, melius
Explanation: The adjective 'bonus' exhibits suppletive irregular comparison in Latin: positive 'bonus', comparative 'melior, melius', and superlative 'optimus, -a, -um'.
5Which case and number is represented by the demonstrative pronoun form 'eorum'?
A.Genitive plural masculine and neuter
B.Dative plural masculine, feminine, and neuter
C.Accusative singular masculine
D.Genitive singular feminine
Explanation: The form 'eorum' is the genitive plural masculine and neuter of the demonstrative pronoun 'is, ea, id' (meaning 'of them' or 'their'). The feminine genitive plural is 'earum'.
6The verb 'sequor, sequi, secutus sum' is a deponent verb. What does this mean structurally and semantically?
A.It has active form but passive meaning.
B.It has passive form but active meaning.
C.It exists only in the third person singular.
D.It lacks perfect stem tenses entirely.
Explanation: Deponent verbs in Latin (from 'deponere', to lay aside) have laid aside active morphological forms; they are conjugated strictly in passive forms but carry active meanings (e.g. 'sequor' = 'I follow').
7Identify the tense and mood of the verb form 'amavisset'.
A.Imperfect subjunctive active
B.Perfect subjunctive active
C.Pluperfect subjunctive active
D.Pluperfect indicative active
Explanation: The form 'amavisset' is constructed from the perfect stem 'amav-' plus the pluperfect subjunctive suffix '-isse-' and third-person ending '-t', representing the 3rd person singular pluperfect subjunctive active ('he/she had loved').
8What is the 1st person singular present indicative active of the irregular verb 'fero, ferre, tuli, latum'?
A.tuli
B.feram
C.ferebam
D.fero
Explanation: The verb 'fero' (to bear, carry) is irregular in the present stem. Its 1st person singular present indicative active is 'fero'.
9Which of the following forms is the Latin Future Active Participle of 'doceo, docere, docui, doctum' (to teach)?
A.docturus, -a, -um
B.docens, docentis
C.doctus, -a, -um
D.docendus, -a, -um
Explanation: The future active participle is formed by adding '-urus, -ura, -urum' to the supine stem. For 'doceo', the supine stem is 'doct-', yielding 'docturus, -a, -um' ('about to teach').
10What is the genitive singular ending for masculine and feminine nouns of the fourth declension (e.g. 'manus', 'exercitus')?
A.-i
B.-us (long u)
C.-is
D.-ei
Explanation: Fourth-declension nouns are characterized by '-us' in the nominative singular and long '-us' in the genitive singular (e.g., 'exercitus, exercitus'), distinguishing them from second-declension nouns in '-us' (genitive '-i').

About the Basque PAU Latin II Exam

The Basque Country PAU Latin II examination evaluates 2º de Bachillerato students across Euskadi on Classical Latin grammar, morphosyntactic translation, Roman historiography, epic/lyric poetry, Roman civilization, and etymological heritage. Administered by UPV/EHU, the curriculum emphasizes passage translation and syntax analysis from authors like Julius Caesar, Cicero, Virgil, and Ovid, along with phonetic evolution to Romance languages and Basque Latin loanwords.

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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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.

20%

Latin Grammar & Morphology

Declension of nouns, adjectives, and pronouns; regular, deponent, semi-deponent, and irregular verb conjugations; nominal forms (infinitives, participles, gerunds/gerundives, supine).

25%

Latin Syntax & Case Functions

Case functions, accusative with infinitive, ablative absolute, independent and dependent subjunctive clauses (ut, cum, ne, relative, conditional, indirect questions), passive periphrastic.

25%

Textual Translation & Author Analysis

Morphosyntactic analysis, translation comprehension, narrative context, and stylistic evaluation of prose (Caesar, Cicero, Sallust, Livy) and poetry (Virgil, Ovid, Catullus).

15%

Roman History & Culture

Political development from Republic to Empire, social classes, Roman family and religion, military institutions, public spectacles, literary genres, and Roman presence in Hispania/Vasconia.

15%

Latin Heritage & Etymology

Phonetic evolution from Latin to Romance languages (Spanish/Basque borrowings), Latin roots in English, Latin legal/literary phrases and locutions used in contemporary usage.

Preparing for the Basque PAU Latin 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: 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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Basque PAU Latin II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master core noun declensions and verb synopses, especially deponent verbs (e.g. *sequor*, *proficiscor*) and irregular verbs (*fero*, *eo*, *volo*).
2Practice parsing complex syntax: identify Ablative Absolutes, Accusative + Infinitive constructions, and subordinate clauses introduced by *ut* or *cum*.
3Review key passages from Caesar's *De Bello Gallico* and Virgil's *Aeneid*, focusing on recurring military and poetic vocabulary.
4Study sound change rules for Latin-to-Romance phonetic evolution (lenition of intervocalic voiceless stops, diphthongization of open short vowels, cluster palatalization).
5Memorize Latin legal and literary locutions along with early Latin loanwords preserved in Basque.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format and duration of the PAU Latin II exam in the Basque Country?

The exam lasts 90 minutes (1.5 hours) and is organized by UPV/EHU. It includes text translation from classical authors (Caesar, Cicero, Ovid, Virgil), morphosyntactic analysis questions, Roman history/literary context questions, and etymology/evolution tasks.

Which classical authors are tested on the Basque Country 2º Bachillerato Latin II syllabus?

The primary prose authors are Julius Caesar (De Bello Gallico, De Bello Civili) and Cicero (In Catilinam, Pro Archia), along with historical prose by Sallust and Livy. Epic and lyric poetry focus on Virgil (Aeneid), Ovid (Metamorphoses), and Catullus.

Are Latin loanwords in Basque (Euskara) included in the etymology section?

Yes. The Basque Country syllabus specifically examines Latin heritage including phonetic changes into Romance languages and early Latin borrowings in the Basque language (such as *gela* < *cella*, *liburu* < *librum*, *eliza* < *ecclesia*).

In which languages can students sit the PAU examination in Euskadi?

Students have the official right to take the examination paper in Basque (*Euskara*) or Spanish (*Castellano*), corresponding to the official languages of Euskadi.

How does the Latin II score contribute to university admission in Spain?

The overall admission grade combines Bachillerato GPA (60%) and the PAU Access Phase grade (40%), provided a minimum score of 4.0 is achieved on the Access Phase exam. As a modality subject, Latin II can also serve as a weightable subject (up to 0.2 multiplier) for humanities and social science degree cutoffs.

Are these 100 practice questions official UPV/EHU examination papers?

No. These 100 questions are an independent English-language MCQ practice adaptation crafted by OpenExamPrep to help students review core concepts from the Basque Country 2º Bachillerato Latin II curriculum.