Whale
Put the paragraphs in order.
- AHowever, as mammals, they must come to the surface to breathe.
- BWhen they breathe out, they produce a spout of water vapor that looks like a fountain.
- CWhales generally live in the water.
- DThat's why their breathing organ (blowhole) is located on the top of their heads.
Answer and linking clues
Correct order: C, A, D, B
- C. Whales generally live in the water.
- A. However, as mammals, they must come to the surface to breathe.
- D. That's why their breathing organ (blowhole) is located on the top of their heads.
- B. When they breathe out, they produce a spout of water vapor that looks like a fountain.
Why this order
- C comes first: it introduces the topic and needs no sentence before it.
- A follows C: it opens with the linking word “However”.
- D follows A: it continues the idea of the sentence before.
- B follows D: it continues the idea of the sentence before.
RealPTE numbers
From RealPTE practice records and students’ “I sat this” reports, counted weekly (last count 2026-10-21). Reports are what students tell us; predictions are not guaranteed.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reorder Paragraphs #723004?
The correct order is C, A, D, B. 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 #723004 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #723004 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.