Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 28 · 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 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 crow (b) the pot (c) the fox
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the buffalo (b) the parrot (c) the bat
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Small friends can be a great help.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
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) Do not believe everything you hear. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Always tell the truth.
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “A kindness is never wasted.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
6. 6.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) Think before you speak. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Be happy with what you have.
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
8. 8.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Be brave even when you feel afraid.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
9. 9.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) Believe in yourself. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
10. 10.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) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Hippo and the Giraffe (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
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) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
13. 13.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) Keep trying and you will succeed. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
14. 14.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the zebra (b) the squirrel (c) the rabbit
15. 15.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not give up on a friend.” (a) The Monkey and the Bananas (b) The Elephant Who Stayed (c) The Sparrow Who Forgave
16. 16.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 zebra (c) the young cuckoo
17. 17.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
18. 18.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Bear’s Promise (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
19. 19.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Say sorry when you are wrong.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal
20. 20.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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Look before you leap.
21. 21.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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Believe in yourself.
22. 22.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 bat
23. 23.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) Keep trying and you will succeed. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Be grateful to those who help you.
24. 24.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) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Say sorry when you are wrong. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be grateful to those who help you.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (c) The Goat and the Wide Stream
26. 26.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) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) Small friends can be a great help.
27. 27.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) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) Many hands make light work.
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not make fun of others.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (c) The Hippo and the Giraffe
29. 29.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 zebra (b) the elephant (c) the donkey
30. 30.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 horse (b) the hen (c) the rooster
31. 31.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the buffalo (b) the farmer (c) the lion
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Patient Kingfisher (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Goat and the Wide Stream
34. 34.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) Believe in yourself. (b) Practice makes perfect. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (c) The Deer and the Tortoise
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Young Camel’s Strength (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
37. 37.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 horse
38. 38.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 lion (b) the cook (c) the crow
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A lazy bullock pretended to be ill whenever there was ploughing to do. When harvest came, the farmer fed the hard-working bullocks first. The hungry, lazy bullock learnt to work hard. (a) the tiger (b) the lazy bullock (c) the farmer
40. 40.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 lion

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