Reorder Paragraphs · Part 2: Reading
Marriage Decline
18 students marked "I sat this"Added 22 Mar 2021Question #100231
Put the paragraphs in order.
- AIn 1986, 60% of the population aged 15 years and over were married; by 2001 this proportion had decreased to 55%
- BAt the same time, the proportion of the population who were divorced increased, from 5% in 1986 to 7% in 2001, while the proportion of the population who were widowed remained at around 6%.
- CConversely the proportion of the population aged 15 years and over who were never married increased from 29% in 1986 to 32% in 2001.
- DThe decline in marriage rates and increase in divorce rates has led to a decrease in the proportion of the population that is formally married.
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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.