Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 104 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (What was learnt?): Find the character who makes a mistake or changes. Ask what they learn at the end. Choose the moral that matches THAT lesson — not just any good advice.

1. 1.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) the mother goat (b) the kid (c) the zebra
3. 3.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   An elephant’s foot was trapped under a fallen log, and the big animals could not lift it. A tiny woodpecker pecked and pecked until the log split in two. The elephant learnt that even a tiny friend can save the day. (a) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
4. 4.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Do not waste what you have. (c) Do not believe everything you hear.
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Hasty Squirrel
6. 6.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A young camel carried heavy loads every day while the older camels rested. In the great desert race, it was the strongest of all and won the golden bell. The young camel learnt that hard work brings its reward. (a) the cow (b) the older camels (c) the young camel
7. 7.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A young bear promised to guard the bees’ honey while they flew to the hills. The honey smelt wonderful, but he remembered his promise and did not touch a drop. The bees shared their honey with him, and the young bear learnt that keeping promises brings trust. (a) the young bear (b) the bees (c) the horse
8. 8.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) Say sorry when you are wrong. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
9. 9.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) the mouse (b) the cat (c) the owl
10. 10.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) Be happy with what you have. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
11. 11.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) the other sparrows (b) the young sparrow (c) the horse
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Two monkeys found one ripe mango and began to fight over it. As they pulled and shoved, the mango fell into the river and floated away. The two monkeys learnt that they should have shared it. (a) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (b) Sharing is better than fighting. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Clean habits keep you healthy.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
14. 14.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Parrot Who Told Secrets
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A hasty squirrel built its nest in a great rush, and the first strong wind blew it down. The second time, it wove every twig carefully, and the nest stayed up all year. The squirrel learnt that careful work lasts. (a) the wind (b) the fox (c) the squirrel
16. 16.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow found a pot of water in the dry season and splashed most of it out while bathing. The next day the crow was thirsty, but the pot was empty. The crow learnt to use only what it needed. (a) the owl (b) the pot (c) the crow
17. 17.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Elephant Who Stayed (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Squirrel’s Store
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A parrot broke the sparrow’s nest by mistake and said sorry. The sparrow stayed angry for days and had no one to play with. At last she forgave the parrot. The sparrow learnt that forgiving felt better than sulking. (a) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Greed can make you lose everything.
19. 19.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young ant tried to carry a big leaf across a stream by itself and kept falling in. The old ant called the whole line of ants to help. Together they turned the leaf into a bridge, and the young ant learnt how much easier it is together. (a) the old ant (b) the bat (c) the young ant
20. 20.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) Do not judge others by their looks. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Always tell the truth.
21. 21.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) the zebra (b) the frog (c) the tortoise
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A true friend helps in times of need.” (a) The Duck and the Hen (b) The Snail and the Beetle (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
23. 23.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Be happy with what you have.
24. 24.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Hippo and the Giraffe (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
26. 26.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young kingfisher dived at every ripple and caught nothing. Its mother sat still on a branch and waited until a fish swam close. The young kingfisher learnt to wait, and soon caught a fish too. (a) Do not show off. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
27. 27.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Small friends can be a great help.” (a) The Lazy Bullock (b) The Snail and the Beetle (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
29. 29.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little calf fell ill and could not play. All the other animals went off to the lake, but a young elephant stayed and fanned the calf with its ears. The calf got well at last. The young elephant learnt that a friend is worth staying for. (a) the young elephant (b) the frog (c) the calf
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not show off.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    The farmer asked who had eaten his carrots. The rabbit could have blamed the crow, but it told the truth. The farmer was so pleased that he gave it a carrot every day, and the rabbit learnt that honesty pays. (a) Be happy with what you have. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
32. 32.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A smiling jackal offered a hen some sweet berries if she would come out of the coop at night. The hen stayed inside. In the morning she saw the jackal’s sharp teeth by the fence, and the hen learnt that sweet words can hide a trick. (a) the jackal (b) the owl (c) the hen
33. 33.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) the cow (b) the cook (c) the crow
34. 34.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) the frog (b) the little eagle (c) its father
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (b) The Little Firefly (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep your promises.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Bear’s Promise
37. 37.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A parrot heard the hen’s secret and shouted it to the whole farm. The hen was hurt, and no animal told the parrot anything again. The lonely parrot learnt to think before it spoke. (a) the tiger (b) the parrot (c) the hen
38. 38.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
39. 39.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Stay calm and think when you are in danger.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Deer in the Mud
40. 40.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Do not show off.

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