geography
riddles
what do you call...
fact or fiction?
if-clauses
100
What is the famous animal that is native to Australia and known for carrying its young in a pouch?
a Kangaroo.
100
I'm round and bright, up in the sky at night, twinkling and shining with a silvery light. What am I?
the moon
100
What do you call someone who is very interested in his/ her looks?
vain
100
Penguins can fly
No, penguins cannot fly. Penguins are flightless birds, adapted for swimming and diving rather than flying. They have streamlined bodies and flippers that enable them to swim gracefully in the water. While they cannot fly through the air, penguins are excellent swimmers and can propel themselves underwater with great agility.
100
Which of the following sentences is a type 3 if-clause?:
A. If you push this button, the door will open.
B. If I had studied more for the exam, I would have gotten a better grade.
C. If I were a cat, I would relax all day.
B. If I had studied more for the exam, I would have gotten a better grade.
200
What's the capital of England?
The capital of England is London.
200
I am small and colorful, with wings to fly, In gardens and meadows (Wiesen), you'll see me up high. What am I?
a butterfly.
200
What do you call a person who knows a lot about something?
savvy
200
YouTube is more popular world wide than TikTok.
Fact. TikTok has more than 1 billion users per month, while YouTube has over 2 billion.
200
Read the sentence below and answer the following question:
"If I had known the consequences, I would not have uploaded so many photos on social media!"
Did the person upload photos on social media?
Yes.
300
Stand up and show us on this map where Australia is.
300
I'm a challenge that took the world by storm, Dance moves and pranks, in a viral swarm. A short video clip, packed with sensation, What's the name of this popular creation?
TikTok
300
What do you call a person who lacks direction or a sense of purpose in life, constantly moving without settling down.
a drifter.
300
TikTok was developed in the United States.
Fiction. TikTok, originally known as Douyin, was developed in China by the company ByteDance.
300
Choose the type 2 conditional sentence:
A. If I had more time, I would learn another language.
B. If I had only listened, I would have known the answer.
C. If I open this box, will there be chocolate inside?
A. If I had more time, I would learn another language.
400
Where can you find the statue of liberty?
In New York City (USA).
400
I'm a place where words fly free, With letters, spaces, and mystery. A virtual world of stories untold, Where characters and plots unfold.
Sometimes I'm long, sometimes I'm short, But you'll find me on a digital court. Scroll through pages, chapter by chapter, Can you guess what I'm hereafter?
an e-book.
400
What do you call a device that's always listening, Answers your questions without dismissing? It plays your favorite songs on command, a virtual assistant at your command.
a smart speaker (Alexa or Siri for example).
400
According to recent data, the average person spends 3 hours and 15 minutes on their phone each day.
Fact. The average person spends 3 hours and 15 minutes on their phone each day.
400
Translate the following sentence into English:
Hätte ich ein besseres Bewerbungsschreiben geschrieben, hätte ich den Job bekommen.
If I had written a better cover letter, I would have gotten the job.
500
What is the capital of the US?
Washington, D.C.
500
I'm a window to the world, you see, A vast collection of information, free. With search and click, I'll take you far, but be careful, you might get ajar (einen Spalt geöffnet sein).
You can browse and explore, day and night, news, images, and knowledge in sight. What am I, this virtual expanse? Guess correctly, take a chance!
The internet.
500
What do you call a group of users so vast, connected through posts, moving fast? They share news, photos, thoughts, and more, creating a digital world to explore.
social media
500
Social media is free.
Fiction. By using social media, you pay with your personal data.
500
How do you form a type 3 if-clause?
If part: If + past perfect (had + past participle).
Would part: ...would + have + past participle in the main clause.
"If I had known the consequences, I would not have invited so many people!".