Reorder Paragraphs · Part 2: Reading

Reorder Paragraphs #Why a cand

3 students marked "I sat this"Added 10 Mar 2025Question #Why a cand

Put the paragraphs in order.

  1. AThis creates a continual cycle of upward moving air around the flame (a convection current), which gives the flame its elongated or teardrop shape.
  2. BWhen a candle burns, the flame heats the nearby air and starts to rise.
  3. CWhen that cooler air is heated, it too rises up and is replaced by cooler air at the base of the flame.
  4. DThis warm air moves up, cooler air and oxygen rush in at the bottom of the flame to replace it.
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Reorder Paragraphs format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Reorder Paragraph

PromptText up to 110 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading

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.