Exploring Subjects and Predicates in Schoolhouse Rock

The video tells the story of Mr. Morton, focusing on the grammatical concepts of subject and predicate. Mr. Morton is the subject of various sentences, and his actions form the predicates. The narrative follows Mr. Morton's interactions, his shyness, and his romantic pursuit of Pearl. The video explains how subjects and predicates work in sentences, using Mr. Morton's story as an example. In the end, Mr. Morton finds happiness with Pearl, illustrating the completion of sentences and stories.

Who is the subject of the tale?

• Mr. Morton

• The Cat

• Pearl

• The Neighbor

What does the predicate tell us about Mr. Morton?

• His feelings

• His actions

• His thoughts

• His appearance

What did Mr. Morton do when he walked down the street?

• He sang a song

• He met Pearl

• He walked

• He talked to his cat

Who did Mr. Morton talk to?

• A kid

• Pearl

• His cat

• His neighbor

What did Mr. Morton grow for Pearl?

• Flowers

• Vegetables

• Trees

• Grass

What is the subject of a sentence?

• An adjective

• A verb

• An adverb

• A noun

What did Pearl do in the afternoon?

• She visited Mr. Morton

• She replied by a note

• She ignored Mr. Morton

• She went for a walk

How did Mr. Morton feel when Pearl replied?

• Indifferent

• Nervous

• Angry

• Happy

What did Mr. Morton do when Pearl opened the door?

• He gave her flowers

• He sang a song

• He hugged her

• He ran away

How did the story of Mr. Morton and Pearl end?

• They never met again

• They stayed friends

• They became happy together

• They parted ways