Exploring Mr. Morton and the Basics of Grammar

Who is the main subject of the story?

• The cat

• Pearl

• The neighbor

• Mr. Morton

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

What does the predicate in a sentence generally describe?

• The location

• The weather

• The time of day

• The subject's actions

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What kind of relationship does Mr. Morton have with his cats?

• Veterinarian

• Friend

• Neighbor

• Owner

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

What does Mr. Morton do for Pearl?

• Writes poems

• Buys chocolates

• Sings songs

• Paints pictures

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What emotion does Mr. Morton frequently feel?

• Joy

• Nervousness

• Anger

• Surprise

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

How does Pearl respond to Mr. Morton's poem?

• With a visit

• With an email

• With a phone call

• With a note

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What action does Mr. Morton take when he feels nervous?

• He goes for a walk

• He knocks on the door

• He hides

• He calls a friend

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What significant action does Pearl take towards the end of the story?

• She adopts a cat

• She sells the house

• She leaves town

• She proposes

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the outcome for Mr. Morton at the end of the story?

• He becomes happy

• He remains lonely

• He moves away

• He starts a business

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

What grammatical component is used to describe the subject's actions?

• Predicate

• Preposition

• Conjunction

• Adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I