Musical Education
Put the paragraphs in order.
- AFor example, learning music from a young age can improve cognitive skills, such as memory and attention.
- BBesides, it can also encourage creativity and emotional expression.
- CYet, the availability and quality of music education can vary greatly, often depending on socioeconomic factors.
- DChildren's musical education can have long-lasting positive effects.
Answer and linking clues
Correct order: D, A, B, C
- D. Children's musical education can have long-lasting positive effects.
- A. For example, learning music from a young age can improve cognitive skills, such as memory and attention.
- B. Besides, it can also encourage creativity and emotional expression.
- C. Yet, the availability and quality of music education can vary greatly, often depending on socioeconomic factors.
Why this order
- D comes first: it introduces the topic and needs no sentence before it.
- A follows D: it continues the idea of the sentence before.
- B follows A: it continues the idea of the sentence before.
- C follows B: 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 #723014?
The correct order is D, A, B, C. 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 #723014 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #723014 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.