Part 2: Reading

PTE Reorder Paragraphs practice

Practise PTE Reorder Paragraphs: put text boxes back into their original order (texts of up to 110 words). The technique: find the opening sentence, then follow each link between sentences, as the worked example below shows.

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301 Reorder Paragraphs questions in the RealPTE bank; 291 of them are listed on these pages. Practising is free; see Pricing for AI scoring.

Official format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Reorder Paragraph

Prompt	Text up to 110 words
Time to answer	Not set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessed	Reading

How it is scored

Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.

Worked example: three paragraphs in order

Look for the sentence that can stand alone, then follow the links between sentences: pronouns, time words and contrast words.

Shuffled

A. However, the scheme was expensive to run.
B. In 2019 the council started a free bus service.
C. It was therefore replaced by cheaper student passes.

Correct order

B → A → C

Why

B introduces the topic with a date and needs nothing before it. A’s “However” and “the scheme” refer back to B’s bus service. C’s “therefore” and “It” follow from A’s cost problem. Pearson counts each correct adjacent pair, so B–A and A–C would earn two points.

Written by RealPTE as a teaching example; it is not an exam question and has no score.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic test format, checked 9 October 2026.

Questions students ask

How is PTE Reorder Paragraphs scored?

Each correct adjacent pair earns a point, so a partly correct order still scores.

How do I find the first sentence?

Look for the sentence that introduces the topic and does not refer back to anything (no “it”, “this” or “however” pointing to an earlier sentence).

Can I practise Reorder Paragraphs for free?

Yes, with a free account; answers are marked against the key.

What is a good technique for PTE Reorder Paragraphs and where can I practise?

Find the sentence that introduces the topic and refers back to nothing, then follow pronouns, time words and contrast words. Each correct adjacent pair scores. RealPTE's Reorder Paragraphs page has a worked example.

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