Get Ross to His Schloss Multiple Choice Quiz | Wordplay for Kids

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1. Change one letter in the word "Ross" as he leaves work to go home. Help him wave goodbye to his EMPLOYER. Who was that?

Answer: Boss

Your employer or "boss" is the person for whom you work, and from whom you collect your weekly wages as a teenager or adult. A long time ago, children as young as five were forced to work in factories for a small amount of money each pay day. Many were killed in accidents. Fortunately, this is no longer the case.

2. Ross started chasing his bus and slipped over in a puddle. Change the first letter in your previous answer - then add another. How IRRITATED did this make Ross?

Answer: Cross

If you're feeling irritated or "cross" you're in a grumpy mood and usually not very pleasant company until you get over what is troubling you, and return to your normal mood once more.

3. Ross opened the newspaper, and was so upset when he heard about the DEFEAT of his favourite soccer team, that he forgot to get off at his stop. Change the first letter of the name "Ross" to make a word to describe what his team suffered.

Answer: Loss

A defeat or a "loss" in any game is where one team has beaten another, and probably the one you follow, if you're feeling upset about it. Just remember, it's only a game, and that's all it is. Losing at it, either as a follower or a player, is not life threatening.

4. When the bus stopped under the tree, Ross got out to take a photo of something growing on its trunk. Change the first letter of your previous answer. What was the LICHEN Ross was admiring?

Answer: Moss

Lichen or "moss" is a kind of green, slimy growth that is a mix between algae and fungi working together. It can be lovely to look at, but you usually should avoid touching it - just to be on the safe side. Certain kinds of it can be eaten by humans, but much of it is toxic, particularly if it is yellow coloured.

5. Unfortunately the bus then drove off and left Ross behind, so he wandered into a shop to buy a snack. Change the first letter of your previous answer and add another. What was the name of the COTTON CANDY Ross bought?

Answer: Floss

Cotton candy, as it is known in some countries, is called fairy floss in others, particularly so in Australia. As a kid you probably like its taste, but when you get older, you'll probably find that it is sickeningly sweet. All it is really is spun sugar that has had colour added to it.

6. Change a letter in the name Ross and frown at him when you see him THROW his rubbish on the ground. What word describes what he has done?

Answer: Toss

If you "throw" rubbish on the ground (tsk, tsk), you "toss" it there. This is just another verb that describes the act of littering. Of course though, tossing things can also involve ball games or any other kind of fun. Hopefully you enjoy playing these with your friends.

7. An old lady suddenly rapped Ross on the knuckles and told him littering was very UNPLEASANT. Add a letter to the start of the name Ross to make a word for how she had described his actions.

Answer: Gross

Describing anything as "gross" usually means that it is "unpleasant" in some way". There are many different words to describe things that are nasty. The original meaning of the word though was to do with money or weights. For example, a gross sum of money is income that hasn't had tax, or expenses deducted from it. Also, if you're counting numbers and come to 144, that particular number is known as a gross as well.

8. All that sweet food had made Ross's teeth feel yukky. So he bought a toothbrush and cleaned then. Change the *second* letter of your previous answer and watch Ross admire the SHINE on his teeth. What was he admiring?

Answer: Gloss

Anything that is nice and shiny-looking is quite often described as having a "gloss" to it. Lovely white shining teeth could be described as glossy as well. You can buy all kinds of products today to help whiten your teeth even more than they probably are, but don't go overboard with these and always check with your parents or dentist first.

Otherwise, you could weaken the enamel on them - or people could even use your mouth as a torch!

9. Ross wandered along until he found he was on the wrong side of the river. Add two letters to the start of the name Ross to make a word that describes him getting OVER the river.

Answer: Across

Over or across are prepositions describing a position above or spanning some other object or place. Silly old Ross has no sense of direction at all and often finds himself lost. If that ever happens to you, be sure to either ask a shopkeeper, or police officer or bus driver for directions - or go to the nearest phone booth and phone your parents. Don't ever, EVER go with anyone you don't know who says they will take you to where you want to go.

10. Finally, a very tired Ross was back home in his schloss. He took off his hat and coat, crawled into bed and changed the first letter of his own name to make a word for having a SLEEP. What was Ross having?

Answer: Doss

A schloss, in case you don't know the meaning of that word, is a beautiful old German palace or large gracious home, one that hopefully is well maintained and hasn't been allowed to become a ruin. "Doss" is a word that can describe both a bed AND a sleep.

In some countries, it also means to avoid work. Thank you for helping poor old Ross find his way back home safely, tucked up and fast asleep in his nice warm bed.

Source: Author Creedy

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Get Ross to His Schloss Trivia Quiz

Kids, can you help get Ross home? He tends to get lost at times. Simply follow the directions in each question to help him out. A clue is given in capital letters each time. Check out the hint below each question as well.

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