Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 109 · 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?
   “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Duck and the Hen (b) The Deer in the Mud (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A kitten never washed its paws before eating. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache, and the owl doctor gave it bitter medicine. When it got better, the kitten learnt to wash its paws before every meal. (a) the bat (b) the owl doctor (c) the kitten
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (b) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (c) The Duck and the Hen
4. 4.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Small friends can be a great help.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
5. 5.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
6. 6.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) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Think before you speak.
7. 7.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) Do not believe everything you hear. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Greed can make you lose everything.
8. 8.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) Do not be jealous of others. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Keep your promises.
9. 9.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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Many hands make light work.
10. 10.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) the snake (b) the young langur (c) the kite
11. 11.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 young camel (b) the tiger (c) the older camels
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A proud peacock laughed at a little brown sparrow for its plain feathers. When a storm came, the sparrow slipped into a hole in the wall, but the peacock’s long tail got caught in the thorny bushes. Wet and cold, the peacock learnt that fine feathers are not everything. (a) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
13. 13.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) the lion (b) the snail (c) the beetle
14. 14.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A flood rose around the hen’s nest, and her chicks could not swim. Her friend the duck carried the chicks on her back, one by one, to dry land. The grateful hen learnt who her true friend was. (a) the duck (b) the owl (c) the hen
15. 15.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) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
16. 16.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) Be happy with what you have. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
17. 17.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) Patience brings good things. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Help others and they will help you.
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) Slow down and do things carefully. (c) Do not believe everything you hear.
19. 19.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
20. 20.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 calf (b) the fox (c) the young elephant
21. 21.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Many hands make light work.
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little firefly thought its light was too small to matter. One dark night a lost lamb could not find its way home, and the firefly glowed in front of it. The lamb reached home safely. The little firefly learnt that even a small light matters. (a) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Laziness brings trouble.
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A kindness is never wasted.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Buffalo and the Gate (c) The Rude Buffalo
24. 24.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Sparrow Who Forgave (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Parrot Who Told Secrets
26. 26.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 horse (c) the kid
27. 27.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Do not show off. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not give up on a friend.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
29. 29.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the hen (b) the rooster (c) the snake
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) The Rude Buffalo
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Sparrows’ Nest
34. 34.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) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
35. 35.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 hen (b) the lion (c) the parrot
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Stay calm and think when you are in danger.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
37. 37.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the river (b) the two monkeys (c) the owl
38. 38.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) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Good manners win friends.
39. 39.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Elephant Who Stayed (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Lazy Bullock
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Little Firefly (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf

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