6th Grade Lesson 9 Riddles Part 1

I spoil and pollute, make things impure,

   A negative action, that's for sure.

   What am I, causing harm without a cure?

• ACCUMULATE

• AGGRAVATE

• CONSERVE

• CONTAMINATE

• DIMINISH

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

I dwindle and lessen, get smaller in size,

   What word am I, a decrease in the eyes?

   Hint: The opposite of grow, a word that applies.

• ACCUMULATE

• AGGRAVATE

• CONSERVE

• CONTAMINATE

• DIMINISH

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

I grow over time, pile up high,

   A buildup of things, reaching for the sky.

   What am I?

• ACCUMULATE

• AGGRAVATE

• CONSERVE

• CONTAMINATE

• DIMINISH

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Save and protect, wisely use,

   To keep from waste, what should you choose?

   Which term fits the conservation shoes?

• ACCUMULATE

• AGGRAVATE

• CONSERVE

• CONTAMINATE

• DIMINISH

To worsen or annoy, make things tough,

   Adding stress and making situations rough.

   What word describes this kind of stuff?

• ACCUMULATE

• AGGRAVATE

• CONSERVE

• CONTAMINATE

• DIMINISH

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4