Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 11 · 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?
   “Slow down and do things carefully.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Hasty Squirrel
2. 2.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 older camels (b) the zebra (c) the young camel
3. 3.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) Do not judge others by their looks. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
4. 4.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Greed can make you lose everything.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
5. 5.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Be grateful to those who help you.
6. 6.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A young cuckoo croaked when it first tried to sing. Every morning it practised on the same branch while the other birds laughed. By spring its song was the sweetest in the forest, and the young cuckoo learnt that practice pays. (a) the other birds (b) the young cuckoo (c) the snake
7. 7.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) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Slow down and do things carefully. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
8. 8.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A mouse nibbled through a net to free a trapped pigeon. A month later the mouse fell into a well, and the pigeon dropped a long vine for it to climb. The mouse learnt that when you help others, they help you too. (a) Do not waste what you have. (b) Do not make fun of others. (c) Help others and they will help you.
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “A true friend helps in times of need.” (a) The Duck and the Hen (b) The Young Camel’s Strength (c) The Rude Buffalo
10. 10.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Honesty is the best policy.” (a) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Hippo and the Giraffe
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Elephant Who Stayed (c) Two Monkeys and a Mango
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Rude Buffalo (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Patient Kingfisher
13. 13.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the little langur (b) the old owl (c) the lion
14. 14.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) Always tell the truth. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Many hands make light work.
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the donkey (b) the tiger (c) the elephant
16. 16.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
17. 17.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 bat (b) the old ant (c) the young ant
18. 18.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 trust a stranger’s sweet words. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Keep your promises.
19. 19.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) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Say sorry when you are wrong. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
20. 20.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) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) Believe in yourself.
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (b) The Duck and the Hen (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
22. 22.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) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Look before you leap.
23. 23.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) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
24. 24.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Cat Who Said Sorry (c) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Hippo and the Giraffe (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Sparrow Who Forgave
26. 26.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) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Do not believe everything you hear.
27. 27.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not be jealous of others.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Jealous Crow
28. 28.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) the old turtle (b) the young deer (c) the tiger
29. 29.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Hard work brings its reward. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
30. 30.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) its mother (b) the owl (c) the young kingfisher
31. 31.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 be jealous of others. (b) Be grateful to those who help you. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Little Eagle (c) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal
33. 33.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) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Help others and they will help you.
34. 34.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the frog (b) the firefly (c) the lamb
35. 35.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A mynah knocked over a clay pot and blamed the sleeping cat. The farmer scolded the cat, but later he saw the mynah do it again. After that, nobody believed anything it said, and the mynah learnt its lesson. (a) Good manners win friends. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Always tell the truth.
36. 36.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A monkey found the bananas a shopkeeper had thrown out and ate twenty at once. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache and could not climb for a whole day. The monkey learnt that too much of a good thing is bad. (a) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Buffalo and the Gate (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
38. 38.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) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
39. 39.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 hen (b) the duck (c) the owl
40. 40.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A jackal tried to frighten a little goat away from the herd. The little goat was scared, but it stood firm and bleated loudly for its friends. The whole herd came running and the jackal ran off. The little goat learnt that being brave works. (a) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Help others and they will help you.

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