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PTE Re-order Paragraphs Practice

Improve your reading and comprehension skills with targeted PTE Re-order Paragraph practice to organize ideas accurately and efficiently.

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What is PTE Re-order Paragraphs?

PTE Re-order Paragraph is a Reading task where you drag and position jumbled text boxes, totalling up to 150 words (PTE Academic) or 110 words (PTE Core), to form the correct sequence. It assesses Reading across 2–3 questions and is marked with partial credit.

4–5jumbled parts
1correct order
Instantmarking
2–3per test

Marked on adjacent pairs.

You score a point for each pair of paragraphs placed in the correct order, so a partly-right sequence still earns marks. Nail the opening sentence first, then chain the rest.

Feeds Reading · Academic & Core

  • Logic45%

    See the natural flow — cause before effect, general before specific.

  • Cohesion30%

    Use linking words and references to chain the paragraphs.

  • Topic sense25%

    Spot the opening sentence that introduces the rest.

Practice tips

PTE Re-order Paragraph Tips

Discover proven strategies to quickly and accurately sequence paragraphs in PTE Re-order Paragraph tasks.

01Pro Tip

Identify the Opening Sentence

Start by finding the sentence that introduces the topic clearly. Opening sentences usually do not refer back to previous ideas or pronouns.

02Pro Tip

Look for Logical Connectors

Words like however, therefore, moreover, and for example show sentence flow. Use them to link ideas and decide the correct order.

03Best Tip

Track Pronouns and References

Pronouns such as it, they, this, or these must refer to something earlier. Match them with the sentence that introduces the noun first.

04Expert's Tip

Follow the Topic Flow

Check how ideas develop from general to specific. PTE paragraphs usually move logically, not randomly, and you can practice this skill effectively on our PTE practice platform.

05Best Tip

Use Time and Sequence Clues

Dates, timelines, and sequence words like first, later, or finally guide order. Arrange sentences based on chronological progression.

06Expert's Tip

Read the Final Paragraph

Once ordered, read the full paragraph silently. If it sounds natural and connected, your sequence is likely correct, and you can verify your skills when you attempt the PTE mock test regularly.

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Re-order Paragraphs FAQ

Re-order Paragraphs questions

How to find the opening box, how pairs are scored, and how long to spend.

Find the opening sentence first: it introduces the topic and contains no pronouns or linking words pointing backwards. Then chain the rest using pronouns, connectors and time order, and read the result once through.

One point for every pair of paragraphs placed in the correct order next to each other. A partly correct sequence still earns marks, so getting the first two right is never wasted.

2–3 per test, each with 4–5 jumbled boxes. The text totals up to 150 words in PTE Academic and 110 in PTE Core.

Look for the box that names the topic in full, usually with a proper noun or a full noun phrase. Boxes starting with "it", "they", "this", "however" or "for example" cannot come first.

No points are deducted for a wrong pair; you simply do not earn that point. Attempt every question in full, since each correct adjacent pair scores independently.

Around two to three minutes each. It is the slowest Reading task, so if a sequence will not settle, lock the pairs you are sure of and move on.

How do I do Re-order Paragraphs in PTE?

Find the opening sentence first: it introduces the topic and contains no pronouns or linking words pointing backwards. Then chain the rest using pronouns, connectors and time order, and read the result once through.

How is PTE Re-order Paragraphs scored?

One point for every pair of paragraphs placed in the correct order next to each other. A partly correct sequence still earns marks, so getting the first two right is never wasted.

How many Re-order Paragraphs are in PTE?

2–3 per test, each with 4–5 jumbled boxes. The text totals up to 150 words in PTE Academic and 110 in PTE Core.

How do I find the first sentence in Re-order Paragraphs?

Look for the box that names the topic in full, usually with a proper noun or a full noun phrase. Boxes starting with "it", "they", "this", "however" or "for example" cannot come first.

Does Re-order Paragraphs have negative marking?

No points are deducted for a wrong pair; you simply do not earn that point. Attempt every question in full, since each correct adjacent pair scores independently.

How much time should I spend on Re-order Paragraphs?

Around two to three minutes each. It is the slowest Reading task, so if a sequence will not settle, lock the pairs you are sure of and move on.

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