Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 32 · 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?
   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) the crow (b) the bat (c) the rabbit
2. 2.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 mouse (b) the lion (c) the pigeon
3. 3.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) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
4. 4.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 zebra (b) the mynah (c) the cat
5. 5.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 little goat (b) the bat (c) the jackal
6. 6.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 snake (c) the bees
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Buffalo and the Gate (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
8. 8.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the parrot (b) the lion (c) the hen
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (b) The Young Camel’s Strength (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
10. 10.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) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Help others and they will help you.
11. 11.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) Help others and they will help you. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) The Rude Buffalo (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (b) The Goat and the Wide Stream (c) The Duck and the Hen
14. 14.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Monkey and the Bananas (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the zebra (b) the snail (c) the beetle
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 cow (c) the older camels
17. 17.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) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Sharing is better than fighting.
18. 18.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) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
19. 19.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) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
20. 20.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 snake (c) the farmer
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not make fun of others.” (a) The Sparrow Who Forgave (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
22. 22.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 buffalo (b) the goat (c) the owl
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
24. 24.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 lion
25. 25.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) Good manners win friends. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Slow down and do things carefully.
26. 26.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) Laziness brings trouble. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
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 hen (c) the tiger
28. 28.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) Say sorry when you are wrong. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
29. 29.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 bat
30. 30.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) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
31. 31.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 lion (b) the kid (c) the mother goat
32. 32.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Keep your promises. (b) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) Honesty is the best policy.
33. 33.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) Honesty is the best policy.
34. 34.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep your promises.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (c) The Bear’s Promise
35. 35.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) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Small friends can be a great help.
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Look before you leap.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Little Eagle (c) The Goat and the Wide Stream
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Ungrateful Camel
38. 38.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) Patience brings good things. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the fox (b) the woodpecker (c) the elephant
40. 40.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) Do not believe everything you hear. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.

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