Ground Zero

What is the primary meaning of the term 'Ground Zero'?

• The starting point or base for some activity

• A type of zero in mathematics

• A fictional place in a novel

• A term used in cooking

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences uses 'Ground Zero' correctly?

• The chef reached ground zero with his new recipe.

• The project started at ground zero, with no prior work done.

• She found a ground zero in her math problem.

• The novel's plot revolves around a ground zero.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In literature, 'Ground Zero' is often used to describe:

• A place of complete destruction or devastation

• A character's emotional state

• A type of narrative style

• A genre of writing

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the correct synonym for 'Ground Zero' in the context of a disaster.

• Epicenter

• Periphery

• Summit

• Base

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of a metaphorical use of 'Ground Zero'?

• The city was ground zero after the hurricane.

• The ground zero of the earthquake was far away.

• Ground zero is a mathematical term.

• Ground zero is a cooking technique.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What part of speech is 'Ground Zero' in the sentence: 'The city became ground zero for the new movement'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the sentence that best illustrates the use of 'Ground Zero' in a historical context.

• Ground zero is where the story begins.

• The ground zero of the conflict was in Europe.

• Ground zero is a term used in biology.

• The ground zero of the novel is its climax.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which literary device is used when 'Ground Zero' is referred to as a place of new beginnings?

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In which scenario would 'Ground Zero' be used to describe a starting point?

• Launching a new business venture

• Completing a marathon

• Cooking a meal

• Reading a book

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the antonym of 'Ground Zero' when used to describe a place of destruction?

• Pinnacle

• Abyss

• Origin

• Base

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5