NYC
High School
Gerund
American English
Trivia
100
Which bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn?

 Brooklyn Bridge

100

What colour is the school bus?

yellow

100

What do we do with the verb when we use the gerund?

add an -ing

100

trousers in American English

pants

100

What is the capital of the USA?

Washington D.C.

200

The most famous New York skyscraper is

Empire State Building

200

The highlight of the school year where you dress up is?

prom

200

What is the gerund?

ein substantiviertes verb

200

crisps in American English

chips

200

How many states are in the USA

50

300

What is another name for New York?

Big Apple

300

What do students do at the beginning of each class?

the Pledge of Allegiance

300

Use a gerund: Rick is interested in _________ Japanese. 

learning / speaking

300

torch in American English

flashlight

300

Who was the first president?

George Washington

400

The highest skyscraper in NYC is? 

One World Trade Center

400

The youngest students at a high school are called ...?

freshmen

400

Translate: Ich bin gut im Laufen.

I am good at running.

400

rubber in American English

eraser

400

How many stars are on the flag?

13: representing the original Thirteen Colonies 

500

What is the island called where the Statue of Liberty is located?

Ellis Island



500

What are the oldest students at a high school called?

seniors

500

After what kinds of verbs do we often use a gerund?

After verbs that describe things that you like or don't like.

500

rubbish in American English

garbage

500

What is the flag of the USA called?

the Stars and Stripes

Old Glory

 Star-Spangled Banner