What is a queue?
Q: What is a queue?
A: A queue is a line of people standing behind one another who are waiting for something.
Q: How do people join the queue?
A: When someone comes to join the queue they have to go to the back of the queue and wait until it is their turn.
Q: Where does the word "queue" come from?
A: The word "queue" comes from the French word for "tail".
Q: In what situations may people form queues?
A: People may queue to be served in a shop, or queue for a bus or taxi or to go into something like a museum.
Q: What happens if someone tries to jump or push in line?
A: They are usually told off and have to go to the back of the queue.
Q: Are there any other words that mean “queue”?
A: Yes, some synonyms for “queue” include chain, line, row, and series.
