Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 45 · 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 lamb (b) the firefly (c) the horse
2. 2.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) Do not believe everything you hear. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Slow and steady effort wins in the end.
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Langur and the Rumour (c) The Lazy Bullock
4. 4.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) Small friends can be a great help. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Elephant Who Stayed (c) The Duck and the Hen
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Be grateful to those who help you.” (a) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (b) The Ungrateful Camel (c) The Little Eagle
7. 7.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Sharing is better than fighting. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
8. 8.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) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Small friends can be a great help.
9. 9.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 frog (c) the young langur
10. 10.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the shopkeeper (b) the monkey (c) the tiger
11. 11.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) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Forgive those who say sorry.” (a) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Sparrow Who Forgave
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Rude Buffalo
14. 14.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) Do not make fun of others. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Slow and steady effort wins in the end.
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the young elephant (b) the cow (c) the calf
16. 16.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep your promises.” (a) The Bear’s Promise (b) The Deer in the Mud (c) The Parrot Who Told Secrets
17. 17.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
18. 18.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 tortoise (b) the cow (c) the frog
19. 19.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Many hands make light work.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
20. 20.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Little Eagle
21. 21.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 fox (b) the hen (c) the rooster
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Practice makes perfect.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Duck and the Hen
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
24. 24.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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Laziness brings trouble. (c) Keep your promises.
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Stay calm and think when you are in danger.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Snail and the Beetle (c) The Little Eagle
26. 26.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 tiger (b) the rabbit (c) the squirrel
27. 27.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 deer (b) the tortoise (c) the zebra
28. 28.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) Practice makes perfect. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
29. 29.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 zebra (c) the hen
30. 30.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 frog (b) the buffalo (c) the farmer
31. 31.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 hippo (b) the cow (c) the giraffe
32. 32.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) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Cuckoo’s Song
34. 34.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Do not show off. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Always tell the truth.
35. 35.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) Be grateful to those who help you. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
36. 36.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) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Sharing is better than fighting.
37. 37.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) Do not show off. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Look before you leap.
38. 38.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) Good manners win friends. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
39. 39.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) Laziness brings trouble. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Look before you leap.
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Goat and the Wide Stream (c) The Monkey and the Bananas

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