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1Which of the following is the correct genitive singular form of the first-declension noun 'puella, -ae, f.' (girl)?
2What is the nominative plural form of the second-declension neuter noun 'bellum, -i, n.' (war)?
3What is the ablative singular form of the third-declension neuter i-stem noun 'mare, maris, n.' (sea)?
4Which form represents the genitive plural of the third-declension consonant-stem noun 'miles, militis, m.' (soldier)?
5What is the dative plural form of the fourth-declension neuter noun 'cornu, cornus, n.' (horn, wing of an army)?
6Which of the following is the genitive singular form of the fifth-declension noun 'dies, diei, m./f.' (day)?
7In the phrase 'nauta ...' (the good sailor), which form of the adjective 'bonus, -a, -um' correctly agrees with 'nauta, nautae, m.'?
8What is the nominative feminine singular form of the three-termination third-declension adjective 'acer, acris, acre' (sharp, keen)?
9Which of the following represents the correct comparative nominative masculine singular form of 'pulcher, pulchra, pulchrum' (beautiful)?
10What is the single-word masculine nominative singular superlative of 'facilis, facile' (easy)?
About the Matura Latin and Classical Culture Exam
Independent practice for Polish Matura Latin and Classical Culture. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, an official-format simulation, or a simulation of the official language environment. It provides selected topic revision and does not substitute for writing full responses in the official assessment language. Latin text is preserved where integral to the skill; MCQs do not replace connected translation into Polish.
Exam sponsor: Centralna Komisja Egzaminacyjna (CKE) and the regional Okręgowe Komisje Egzaminacyjne (OKE), Poland. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Latin-to-Polish translation, text comprehension, grammar, classical culture, and interpretive responses.
Time Limit
180 minutes
Passing Score
No minimum score for an additional extended-level subject in 2026. Certificate rules separately require 30% in each compulsory written and oral exam and attendance at an additional subject unless exempt.
Exam / Certification Fees
Generally free. In 2026, PLN 50 per subject, part, and level applies to third and subsequent sittings and certain previously declared additional-exam no-shows. OKE fee exemptions may apply; check the individual payment obligation.
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Official sources
- CKE subject informator · Source checked 2026-10-07
- CKE 2026 organization, eligibility, certificate, and fee rules · Source checked 2026-10-07
- CKE 2026 examination timetable and durations · Source checked 2026-10-07
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Latin Morphology (Morfologia łacińska)
Paradigms of noun declensions I–V, adjective classes and comparison, personal, demonstrative, and relative pronouns, conjugations I–IV, irregular verbs (esse, ferre, ire, velle), and deponents.
Latin Syntax & Translation (Składnia i przekład)
Ablativus absolutus, accusativus cum infinitivo (AcI), nominativus cum infinitivo (NcI), subjunctive purpose/result clauses, cum clauses with subjunctive, gerund/gerundive, and analytical translation strategies.
Greco-Roman Mythology & Religion (Mitologia i wierzenia)
Olympian pantheon, Greek-Roman deity correspondences, mythic heroic cycles (Trojan War, Heracles, Aeneas, Thebes), religious rituals, priesthoods, and cosmological beliefs.
Roman History, Law & Society (Historia, prawo i społeczeństwo)
Key historical epochs from Regal Rome through the Republic and Empire, social structures (plebeians, patricians, patron-client system), magistracies, cursus honorum, and foundational Roman legal principles.
Classical Literature, Philosophy & Heritage (Literatura, filozofia i dziedzictwo)
Major classical prose and verse authors (Cicero, Caesar, Virgil, Horace, Ovid), Stoic and Epicurean philosophy, famous Latin idioms and sententiae, and the classical legacy in European civilization.
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No minimum score for an additional extended-level subject in 2026. Certificate rules separately require 30% in each compulsory written and oral exam and attendance at an additional subject unless exempt.
- Assessment: Latin-to-Polish translation, text comprehension, grammar, classical culture, and interpretive responses.
- Time limit: 180 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: Generally free. In 2026, PLN 50 per subject, part, and level applies to third and subsequent sittings and certain previously declared additional-exam no-shows. OKE fee exemptions may apply; check the individual payment obligation. Official sources
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What does this practice bank cover?
Independent practice for Polish Matura Latin and Classical Culture. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, an official-format simulation, or a simulation of the official language environment. It provides selected topic revision and does not substitute for writing full responses in the official assessment language. Latin text is preserved where integral to the skill; MCQs do not replace connected translation into Polish. The section percentages describe this study bank, not official topic weightings. Consult the CKE informator for the complete requirements.
Are there separate assignments or performance requirements for this subject paper?
The subject assessment described here is the examination itself; no separate coursework portfolio or advance assignment is specified. Latin-to-Polish translation, text comprehension, grammar, classical culture, and interpretive responses. Whole-certificate requirements and accommodations are governed by the 2026 CKE instructions.
Who can sit the examination, and what does it cost?
Eligible secondary-school graduates must submit the examination declaration. The applicable formula and subject requirements depend on school type, graduation cohort, and prior examination history; consult the 2026 CKE instructions. Generally free. In 2026, PLN 50 per subject, part, and level applies to third and subsequent sittings and certain previously declared additional-exam no-shows. OKE fee exemptions may apply; check the individual payment obligation.