Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 18 · 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?
   “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Cuckoo’s Song (c) The Lazy Bullock
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Little Eagle (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
3. 3.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) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Do not make fun of others. (c) Many hands make light work.
4. 4.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 kitten (b) the cow (c) the owl doctor
5. 5.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) Do not show off. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
6. 6.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 squirrel (b) the wind (c) the fox
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Rude Buffalo (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
8. 8.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) Good manners win friends. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
9. 9.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 cow (b) the rooster (c) the hen
10. 10.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Rude Buffalo (c) The Langur and the Rumour
11. 11.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) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Rude Buffalo (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
13. 13.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 two monkeys (b) the zebra (c) the river
14. 14.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 frog (b) the cow (c) the tortoise
15. 15.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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
16. 16.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) Practice makes perfect. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
17. 17.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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
18. 18.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) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
19. 19.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) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (b) Too much of anything is bad. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
20. 20.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A kindness is never wasted.” (a) The Monkey and the Bananas (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Parrot Who Told Secrets
22. 22.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) Patience brings good things. (b) Do not make fun of others. (c) Do not believe everything you hear.
23. 23.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) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
24. 24.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the owl (b) the parrot (c) the sparrow
25. 25.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Keep trying and you will succeed. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
26. 26.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Hippo and the Giraffe (b) The Young Camel’s Strength (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
27. 27.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 frog (c) the hen
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Honesty is the best policy.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Buffalo and the Gate
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Goat and the Wide Stream (c) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Forgive those who say sorry.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Rooster Who Bragged (c) The Sparrow Who Forgave
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A rude buffalo pushed past everyone at the waterhole. A polite parrot said please and thank you to all the animals. Soon everyone played with the parrot. Left all alone, the buffalo learnt to be polite. (a) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
32. 32.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the mynah (b) the cat (c) the owl
33. 33.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) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
34. 34.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) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Do not show off.
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Many hands make light work.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Sparrows’ Nest
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be brave even when you feel afraid.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Ungrateful Camel (c) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm
37. 37.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) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
39. 39.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 young kingfisher (c) the tiger
40. 40.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the zebra (b) the shopkeeper (c) the monkey

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