Reorder Paragraphs · Part 2: Reading
Piano keys
27 students marked "I sat this"Added 23 Jun 2020Question #100038
Put the paragraphs in order.
- AAlso, ivory tends to chip more easily than plastic.
- BSpruce is normally used in high-quality pianos.
- CIn the early years of piano construction, keys were commonly made from sugar pine.
- DTraditionally, the black keys were made from ebony and the white keys were covered with strips of ivory, but since ivory-yielding species are now endangered and protected by treaty, plastics are now almost exclusively used.
- EToday they are generally made of spruce or basswood, for lightness.
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Reorder Paragraphs 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.