Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 31 · 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 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 fox (b) the old owl (c) the little langur
2. 2.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) Believe in yourself. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
3. 3.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 young ant (b) the owl (c) the old ant
4. 4.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) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) A true friend helps in times of need.
5. 5.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) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
6. 6.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) Think before you speak. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
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) Keep your promises. (c) Slow down and do things carefully.
8. 8.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Little Firefly (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
9. 9.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 owl (c) the hen
10. 10.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 cat (b) the mynah (c) the frog
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
12. 12.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 rabbit (b) the squirrel (c) the cow
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Ungrateful Camel (c) The Little Firefly
14. 14.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Stay calm and think when you are in danger.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Deer in the Mud
15. 15.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Langur and the Rumour (c) The Little Firefly
16. 16.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 fox (b) the elephant (c) the donkey
17. 17.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Patient Kingfisher (c) The Rude Buffalo
18. 18.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Hard work brings its reward.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Ungrateful Camel (c) The Young Camel’s Strength
19. 19.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) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
20. 20.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 crow (b) the swan (c) the zebra
21. 21.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) Good manners win friends. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Help others and they will help you.
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (c) The Buffalo and the Gate
23. 23.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) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
24. 24.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 tiger (b) the bees (c) the young bear
25. 25.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 cow (b) the kid (c) the mother goat
26. 26.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 waste what you have. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) A true friend helps in times of need.
27. 27.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) Believe in yourself. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Do not waste what you have.
28. 28.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 cow (b) the young cuckoo (c) the other birds
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not give up on a friend.” (a) The Elephant Who Stayed (b) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (c) The Buffalo and the Gate
30. 30.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 zebra
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Hasty Squirrel
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Squirrel’s Store
33. 33.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 hen (c) the tiger
34. 34.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Look before you leap.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
36. 36.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 owl doctor (b) the tiger (c) the kitten
37. 37.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 horse (b) the jackal (c) the little goat
38. 38.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the bat (b) the young sparrow (c) the other sparrows
39. 39.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) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (b) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
40. 40.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) Keep your promises. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.

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