Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 43 · 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 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) the cow (b) the firefly (c) the lamb
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) the tiger (b) the cat (c) the mouse
3. 3.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) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Think before you speak.
4. 4.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 little langur (c) the fox
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Snail and the Beetle (c) The Ungrateful Camel
6. 6.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Practice makes perfect.
7. 7.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the old turtle (b) the cow (c) the young deer
8. 8.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) Patience brings good things. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Always tell the truth.
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Hippo and the Giraffe (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Deer and the Tortoise
10. 10.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A true friend helps in times of need.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Jealous Crow (c) The Duck and the Hen
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Rude Buffalo (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Langur and the Rumour
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Good manners win friends. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
14. 14.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 bat (c) the farmer
15. 15.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) Keep your promises. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Help others and they will help you.
16. 16.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Say sorry when you are wrong.” (a) The Squirrel’s Store (b) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (c) The Cat Who Said Sorry
17. 17.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) Help others and they will help you. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Many hands make light work.
18. 18.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) Do not judge others by their looks. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Keep your promises.
19. 19.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 cook (b) the cow (c) the crow
20. 20.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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Patience brings good things.
21. 21.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) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (b) Sharing is better than fighting. (c) Do not believe everything you hear.
22. 22.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) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
23. 23.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 cow (b) the jackal (c) the little goat
24. 24.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 waste what you have. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Many hands make light work.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
26. 26.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) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Look before you leap.
27. 27.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Do not make fun of others.
28. 28.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) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
29. 29.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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Patience brings good things.
30. 30.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
31. 31.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 young cuckoo (c) the owl
32. 32.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 elephant (b) the donkey (c) the cow
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not give up on a friend.” (a) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (b) The Elephant Who Stayed (c) The Parrot Who Told Secrets
34. 34.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 fox (c) the pot
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Greed can make you lose everything.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Rude Buffalo
36. 36.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 lion (c) the parrot
37. 37.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 rabbit (b) the crow (c) the bat
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
39. 39.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 young sparrow (b) the other sparrows (c) the frog
40. 40.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 cow (c) the bees

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