uestion 2 In his article entitled Whisper it, but the time is right for the Queen to abdicate, Simon Jenkins (2022) argues that, after seventy years in office, Queen Elizabeth should retire and make her son, Prince Charles, the new king of England. Mark the option that best explains the function of the following supporting paragraph: “The Queen has performed her duty of symbolising the British nation over an extraordinary era, from the end of empire, through joining and leaving the European Union, to a global technological revolution. She has known 14 prime ministers, from Winston Churchill to Boris Johnson. Though her “rule” is powerless and largely ritualised, she has performed with energy and dignity.” A The role of this supporting paragraph is to arouse the readers’ curiosity, mentioning the Queen’s many achievements over her long rule, while also summarizing the main topic of the text: her successful attempts at steering “her office away from controversy”. B The role of this supporting paragraph is to bring together conflicting viewpoints, besides commenting on the writer’s opinions regarding Queen Elizabeth’s performance as the longest-serving British monarch. C The role of this supporting paragraph is to make sure the author has the final say on the matter, therefore concluding the discussion with definitive evidence on the Queen’s skills as a ruler. D The role of this supporting paragraph is to undermine the validity of the author’s arguments, providing evidence on the Queen’s achievements as a monarch. E The role of this supporting paragraph is to endorse the author’s viewpoint, coming up with evidence that the Queen has already successfully fulfilled her mission and, thus, her retirement would come as a timely ending for her long reign.