Extremadura PAU Greek II exam-day guide
Extremadura PAU Greek II · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official exam call/convocation document
The Extremadura PAU is organised through the university to which the student is assigned (for example the Universidad de Extremadura). The call document states the date, time, building and classroom. Print it and keep it in your folder; confirm the exact publication channel and deadlines with your school or the coordinating university, since procedures can change year to year.
DNI or other valid photo ID
Bring your original national identity document or passport. Do not rely on a photocopy or a digital copy on your phone. If you have any doubt about which documents are accepted, confirm with the provider before the exam.
Printed or digital proof of registration/matrícula
Keep the registration receipt or the list where your name appears. It resolves last-minute doubts about room assignment or subject registration. Confirm whether the centre requires a printed copy.
Pen, pencil and eraser for the Greek text
Write the translation and answers in blue or black ink as instructed. A pencil is useful for drafting accents and breathings before committing them to the final version. Confirm with the provider whether correction fluid or erasable pens are allowed.
Wristwatch
Exam rooms do not always have a visible clock. A simple watch lets you control the time allotted to each block. Do not use a smartwatch; it may be confiscated.
Clear water bottle and small snack
The Greek paper is demanding and often scheduled alongside other exams. Hydration helps, but the bottle must be transparent and labels removed in most centres. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are permitted in the room.
No notes, dictionaries or electronic devices
Greek II is normally taken without dictionary, grammar or mobile phone. Leave all study material outside the room. Confirm the exact list of prohibited items with the provider, because it can vary by centre.
Review the exam structure and marking scheme
Know in advance how the paper is divided (usually a translation and questions on morphology, syntax, lexicon or culture) and the weight of each part. The structure and weighting are set in the official curriculum and the model papers published by the coordinating university; verify the current version before relying on it.
Practise with official model papers under timed conditions
The coordinating university normally publishes model papers or examples of previous sittings. Use them to rehearse the real format, not to memorise texts. Confirm with the provider which materials are officially released for the current year.
Prepare a short list of high-frequency vocabulary and morphology
Review the core Attic vocabulary, the main declensions, the regular and contract verbs, the principal parts of common irregular verbs, and the uses of the cases and of the middle/passive voice. Keep it to one or two pages so you can review it in the final hours.
Know the location and travel plan
Check the building and room on the call document and plan the route and arrival time. Arrive with a margin of at least 30 minutes. Confirm the exact venue with the provider; do not assume it is the same as in previous years.
Plan for overlapping exams and breaks
If you sit several PAU subjects on the same day, check the timetable for overlaps and the procedure for candidates with coincident exams. Confirm with the provider how breaks and room changes are handled, since rules differ between centres.
Plan the day
Move from learning to consolidation. Re-read your summary of morphology and syntax, revise the principal parts of the most frequent irregular verbs, and review the cases and prepositions. Do one full timed paper under exam conditions, then correct it carefully and note the types of error you make: accentuation, breathings, case endings, verb tense, or vocabulary. Spend the last day on your error list rather than on new material. Check the call document again for time, venue and permitted materials, and prepare your folder with ID, call document and pens.
Do a light review only: high-frequency vocabulary, the endings tables, the main syntactic constructions (participial phrases, genitive absolute, indirect statement, subordinate clauses with indicative or subjunctive) and a few short translation passages read aloud for fluency. Do not start new topics. Prepare clothes, transport and, if needed, money for travel. Set an alarm and go to bed at a reasonable hour; sleep is more useful than a last-minute cram. Confirm the meeting point and the time you must leave home.
Eat a normal breakfast and arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes early with your ID, call document and pens. Find your room and check your name on the list. Keep your phone switched off and stored away, not in your pocket. Once seated, read the whole paper before writing: identify the translation passage, the morphology and syntax questions, and any cultural or lexical question, and note the marks for each. Draft the translation in pencil or in the margin, marking the main verb and the clause boundaries first.
Follow a time budget proportional to the marks: for example, reserve the largest block for the translation, then the morphology and syntax questions, then the cultural or lexical question, and keep 5 to 10 minutes at the end to check accents, breathings and endings. Translate sentence by sentence, identifying subject, verb and complements before choosing vocabulary; if a word is unknown, use context and word formation rather than leaving a gap. Write legibly and cross out neatly. Answer every question, even partially, because partial credit is common. Check that your name and details are on every sheet before handing in.
Rules to check
Bring original photo identification and your call document; candidates without valid identification may be refused entry. Confirm the accepted documents with the provider before the exam day.
Mobile phones, smartwatches and any other electronic device must be switched off and left outside the exam area as instructed. Possession of a device during the exam may lead to disqualification.
Dictionaries, grammars, notes and study material are not permitted in the Greek II paper. Only the materials expressly authorised in the call document may be on the desk.
Follow the invigilators' instructions at all times: do not begin writing before the signal, stop immediately when time is called, and do not communicate with other candidates during the exam.
If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and wait for permission; a candidate who leaves may not be allowed to return, and the conditions should be confirmed with the provider.
If you have two exams scheduled at the same time, inform the centre in advance and follow its procedure for coincident exams; do not assume a solution will be arranged on the day.
The marks for each part and the pass criteria are set out in the official curriculum and in the call document. Read them before the exam so you can allocate your time correctly, and confirm the current weightings with the provider.
Any incident during the exam (illness, material problems, doubts about the paper) should be reported to the invigilator immediately and recorded, so that it can be considered later.