Reorder Paragraphs · Part 2: Reading
Mind wandering
15 students marked "I sat this"Added 19 Aug 2020Question #100154
Put the paragraphs in order.
- AThe researchers checked in periodically, asking the participants if their minds were on task or wandering.
- BThe first group was asked to perform simple tasks, like pressing a button every time they took a breath or clicking in response to a letter popping up on a computer screen; these tasks were so easy that their minds were likely to wander, the researchers figured.
- CResearchers studied groups of people from the University of Wisconsin-Madison community, ranging in age from 18 to 65.
- DThough all participants performed well on the task, the researchers noticed that the individuals who indicated their minds had wandered more than others also scored higher on the working memory test.
- EWhen the task was over, they measured each participant's working memory capacity by having them remember letters while doing math equations.
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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.