Reorder Paragraphs · Part 2: Reading
The Tectonic Plates
16 students marked "I sat this"Added 20 Mar 2020Question #100063
Put the paragraphs in order.
- AThis leads the tectonic plates on top to slowly jostle one another.
- BMantle makes up 84 percent of Earth’s volume, and though it’s solid rock, over the course of millions of years, it behaves like a liquid.
- CThe movement also creates gaps in tectonic plates, which reduces pressure on the mantle beneath.
- DThe buildup and sudden release of friction from this movement can cause earthquakes.
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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.