Reorder Paragraphs · Part 2: Reading
Short-term Memory
17 students marked "I sat this"Added 8 Apr 2021Question #100171
Put the paragraphs in order.
- AAccording to Miller's Magical Number Seven (1956), short-term memory has a limited capacity, being able to store 5 to 9 items simultaneously.
- BHowever, if we hear concepts or ideas repeatedly in an audio form we can acoustically encode the information.
- CShort-term memory (SMT) can hold information anywhere between 15-30 seconds.
- DIt is a process referred to as "rehearsal", thereby committing it to our long-term memories.
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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.