PTE Reading “Re-order Paragraphs” exercises
SET 1
Sentences:
A. She packed her bags carefully.
B. Maria woke up early in the morning.
C. Finally, she locked the door and left.
D. She had to catch the 8 a.m. train.
Correct
Order: B → A → D → C
Explanation: Sequence of actions: waking up → packing → knowing the
train time → leaving.
SET 2
Sentences:
A. The gardener watered the plants.
B. He spread fertilizer to help them grow.
C. First, he removed the weeds from the garden.
D. Finally, he trimmed the bushes neatly.
Correct
Order: C → A → B → D
Explanation: Cleaning the garden → watering → fertilizing → trimming.
SET 3
Sentences:
A. The children enjoyed painting colorful pictures.
B. The teacher handed out brushes and paints.
C. At the end, the students displayed their artwork.
D. The lesson began with a short introduction about colors.
Correct
Order: D → B → A → C
Explanation: Introduction → materials → activity → showcase.
SET 4
Sentences:
A. He opened the computer and logged in.
B. John realized he needed to check his emails.
C. After reading the emails, he replied to the urgent ones.
D. Finally, he shut down the computer.
Correct
Order: B → A → C → D
Explanation: Recognize task → start computer → respond → finish.
SET 5
Sentences:
A. The chef prepared all the ingredients.
B. He cooked the vegetables first and then added the spices.
C. Finally, he served the dish to the customers.
D. The customers placed their orders.
Correct
Order: D → A → B → C
Explanation: Orders → prep → cook → serve.
SET 6
Sentences:
A. Sarah decided to adopt a dog from the shelter.
B. She researched different breeds to find a suitable one.
C. She visited the shelter and found a friendly dog.
D. Now, she takes care of her new pet every day.
Correct
Order: B → A → C → D
Explanation: Research → decision → visit → care for pet.
SET 7
Sentences:
A. The scientist observed the reaction carefully.
B. He mixed two chemicals in a test tube.
C. The experiment results were recorded in a notebook.
D. Before starting, he prepared all the equipment.
Correct
Order: D → B → A → C
Explanation: Prepare → conduct → observe → record.
SET 8
Sentences:
A. The plane landed safely at the airport.
B. Passengers fastened their seatbelts.
C. The captain announced that the flight was about to begin.
D. Finally, everyone disembarked and collected their luggage.
Correct
Order: C → B → A → D
Explanation: Announcement → safety → landing → exit.
SET 9
Sentences:
A. The farmer sowed seeds in the freshly plowed field.
B. He harvested the crops after six months.
C. First, he prepared the soil by plowing it.
D. He irrigated the field regularly to ensure growth.
Correct
Order: C → A → D → B
Explanation: Plow → sow → water → harvest.
SET 10
Sentences:
A. Lucy bought a ticket for the concert online.
B. She chose a seat near the stage.
C. The concert was held in a large stadium.
D. She enjoyed the performance thoroughly.
Correct
Order: A → B → C → D
Explanation: Buy ticket → select seat → attend → enjoy.
SET 11
Sentences:
A. The library introduced a new e-book system.
B. Students can now borrow digital books from home.
C. Librarians explained the new system to the visitors.
D. Many students were excited about the update.
Correct
Order: A → C → B → D
Explanation: Introduce → explain → access → excitement.
SET 12
Sentences:
A. The team brainstormed ideas for the project.
B. After planning, they divided tasks among members.
C. Finally, they presented the project to the class.
D. They conducted research to support their ideas.
Correct
Order: A → D → B → C
Explanation: Brainstorm → research → assign → present.
SET 13
Sentences:
A. Tom wanted to buy a new smartphone.
B. He compared prices online and in stores.
C. He finally chose a model that suited his needs.
D. He paid for the smartphone and unboxed it at home.
Correct
Order: A → B → C → D
Explanation: Decision → compare → choose → buy.
SET 14
Sentences:
A. The town suffered from heavy floods.
B. Rescue teams were sent to help affected families.
C. Emergency shelters were set up quickly.
D. Authorities issued warnings before the rain began.
Correct
Order: D → A → C → B
Explanation: Warning → flood → shelters → rescue.
SET 15
Sentences:
A. Lisa wanted to bake a cake for her friend.
B. She preheated the oven and mixed the ingredients.
C. She decorated the cake beautifully after baking.
D. Finally, she presented the cake as a surprise gift.
Correct
Order: A → B → C → D
Explanation: Decide → bake → decorate → gift.
SET 16
Sentences:
A. The company launched a new mobile app.
B. Users downloaded the app from the store.
C. The app allows easy payment and tracking of orders.
D. Many customers provided positive feedback.
Correct
Order: A → C → B → D
Explanation: Launch → features → use → feedback.
SET 17
Sentences:
A. The volcano erupted suddenly.
B. Scientists had been monitoring seismic activity.
C. Lava flowed down the mountainside, destroying nearby villages.
D. Emergency alerts were issued to residents.
Correct
Order: B → A → D → C
Explanation: Monitor → eruption → alert → destruction.
SET 18
Sentences:
A. The students were preparing for the science exhibition.
B. They conducted experiments and prepared charts.
C. Finally, judges evaluated their projects and gave awards.
D. Teachers guided them throughout the preparation.
Correct
Order: A → D → B → C
Explanation: Start → guidance → work → evaluation.
SET 19
Sentences:
A. Emily found a stray puppy on the street.
B. She fed it and gave it water.
C. She decided to adopt the puppy and take it home.
D. The puppy quickly became part of her family.
Correct
Order: A → B → C → D
Explanation: Find → care → adopt → integrate.
SET 20
Sentences:
A. The museum hosted a special art exhibition.
B. Visitors were amazed by the paintings and sculptures.
C. Curators had collected rare artifacts from around the world.
D. The exhibition attracted thousands of art enthusiasts.
Correct
Order: C → A → B → D
Explanation: Collect artifacts → exhibition → visitor experience → large
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