Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 23 · 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.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 kite (b) the young langur (c) the frog
2. 2.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) Always tell the truth. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Do not make fun of others.
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
4. 4.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 fox
5. 5.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 bees (b) the frog (c) the young bear
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Squirrel’s Store (b) The Deer in the Mud (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
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) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
8. 8.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Do not waste what you have.
9. 9.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) Many hands make light work. (c) Small friends can be a great help.
10. 10.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) Too much of anything is bad. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
11. 11.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 old owl (b) the snake (c) the little langur
12. 12.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the sparrow (b) the horse (c) the peacock
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
14. 14.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Squirrel’s Store
15. 15.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) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Sharing is better than fighting. (c) Good manners win friends.
16. 16.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 snake (c) the older camels
17. 17.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) the giraffe (b) the cow (c) the hippo
18. 18.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Bear’s Promise
19. 19.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Squirrel’s Store (b) The Rude Buffalo (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
20. 20.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the horse (b) the mouse (c) the pigeon
21. 21.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) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) A true friend helps in times of need.
22. 22.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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Slow and steady effort wins in the end.
23. 23.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 cow
24. 24.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) Be happy with what you have. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Good manners win friends.
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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Do not make fun of others.
26. 26.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Laziness brings trouble. (c) Think before you speak.
27. 27.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 lion (b) the frog (c) the tortoise
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Greed can make you lose everything.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
29. 29.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) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A true friend helps in times of need.” (a) The Duck and the Hen (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Sparrow Who Forgave
31. 31.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) Do not waste what you have. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) A true friend helps in times of need.
32. 32.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the jackal (b) the little goat (c) the zebra
33. 33.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) Patience brings good things. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
34. 34.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the lion (b) the swan (c) the crow
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Rude Buffalo (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
36. 36.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Be happy with what you have. (b) Practice makes perfect. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
37. 37.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) Look before you leap. (b) Too much of anything is bad. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
38. 38.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) the tortoise (b) the cow (c) the deer
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) the goat (b) the fox (c) the buffalo
40. 40.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) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Do not be jealous of others.

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