Plastic Pollution
Put the paragraphs in order.
- ASingle-use plastics, such as plastic bags and disposable bottles, are a major contributor to this crisis.
- BThis problem is exacerbated by the fact that plastic is non-biodegradable and can persist in the environment for hundreds of years.
- CPlastic pollution poses a significant threat to our environment, affecting marine life, ecosystems, and human health.
- DIn recent years, governments and organizations worldwide have been taking steps to reduce plastic waste and promote recycling.
Answer and linking clues
Correct order: C, A, B, D
- C. Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our environment, affecting marine life, ecosystems, and human health.
- A. Single-use plastics, such as plastic bags and disposable bottles, are a major contributor to this crisis.
- B. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that plastic is non-biodegradable and can persist in the environment for hundreds of years.
- D. In recent years, governments and organizations worldwide have been taking steps to reduce plastic waste and promote recycling.
Why this order
- C comes first: it introduces the topic and needs no sentence before it.
- A follows C: it picks up “plastics”, “plastic” from C.
- B follows A: it opens with “This problem”, which points back to something already mentioned; it picks up “plastic” from A.
- D follows B: it picks up “years”, “plastic” from B.
RealPTE numbers
From RealPTE practice records and students’ “I sat this” reports, counted weekly (last count 2026-10-31). Reports are what students tell us; predictions are not guaranteed.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reorder Paragraphs #723002?
The correct order is C, A, B, D. Look for the sentence that introduces the topic, then follow the linking words and repeated nouns.
How do I get full marks on this Reorder Paragraphs question?
Find the opening sentence, then follow pronouns, linking words and repeated nouns. Each correctly ordered adjacent pair scores.
Can I practise #723002 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #723002 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
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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.