PTE Academic, Reading
PTE Re-order Paragraphs
Several text boxes appear in random order; you drag them into the correct order.
Format and scoring
| Skill | Reading |
|---|---|
| How it's scored | One mark for each pair of adjacent paragraphs in the right order. |
| Weight (estimate) | About 8% of your reading score |
How to answer Re-order Paragraphs
- 1Find the opening sentence: it introduces the topic and doesn't refer back.
- 2Follow pronouns and linkers (this, however, as a result) to chain the rest.
- 3Lock in pairs you're sure of first.
Common mistakes
- Starting with a sentence that begins with a pronoun or a linker.
Sample question
How the shipping container changed trade
Put the paragraphs in the correct order.