PAU · Andalusia

Selectividad

Official guidance (English · 2025–2026)

Structure

There are three sections: A reading comprehension, B Use of English, C writing. In B and C you must choose only one of the two options wherever two are offered.

Section A · Reading

Passage: 350–500 words, general English, authentic sources (may be adapted).
Maximum mark typically 4; each question is usually worth 0.5.
Common task types: multiple choice, true/false with justification quoting words or phrases from the text (not only in your own words), synonyms / words from a definition.

Section B · Use of English

Maximum mark typically 3 (0.5 per item in the specimen paper).
Rewrite without changing the meaning; your sentence must show a different structure.
Use the given starter or the word in brackets; do not change the words you are given.

Section C · Writing

One text of 140–180 words on one only of the two topics.
Content and language are assessed; if you are off-topic, you may be awarded 0.
Word-count issues are penalised according to the official mark scheme.

General rules

Time guide: 1 h 30 min; no dictionary.
Answer only what each section asks; if you give more than one answer in an item, usually only the first is marked.
The paper is set in English (except administrative headings).

More examples to practise

Random mix of rewrites and multiple-choice questions. Each click loads another batch from the bank.

More writing prompts to practise

Four random topics per click, each with a word counter (target 140–180 words).

More rephrasing to practise

Open items: type your sentence and use Check; multiple-choice items work as before.