Queen Elisabeth II Lying in State: English Practice

Headlines Quiz

1.

It was… very and very poignant,

2.

very touching to see going in, paying their respects.

3.

And you can just feel the that everyone has for her. I’m embarrassed.

4.

Don’t be . Don’t be embarrassed at all.

5.

You are speaking . Worth the journey? Worth the wait?

6.

Absolutely, yeah. We waited, I think we got in line 11:00 – 11:30 last night,

7.

so a long wait. But it was definitely worth it, for those of minutes.

1 out of 2

8.

How much can you remember?

The Queen's body (coffin) is "lying in state" so it is:

in a private home away from the public.

in a public (state) building where the public can visit.

in the United States.

9.

Translate: "It was very touching."

Mi ha toccato.

Era molto commovente.

Era toccante.

10.

To "pay your respects" means:

to offer condolences in person.

to welcome or give good wishes.

both are true.

11.

The woman was embarrassed because:

she was dressed badly.

she was laughing.

she was emotional and crying.

12.

"Poignant" means:

happy.

sad.

angry.

2 out of 2

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