Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 47 · 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 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 owl (b) the tortoise (c) the frog
2. 2.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Think before you speak.
3. 3.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 snake (c) the goat
4. 4.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 cow (b) the deer (c) the tortoise
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Clean habits keep you healthy.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Buffalo and the Gate
6. 6.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) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Be happy with what you have.
7. 7.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) Hard work brings its reward. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
8. 8.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the river (b) the two monkeys (c) the lion
9. 9.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) Many hands make light work. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
10. 10.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the bat (b) the wind (c) the squirrel
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) The Elephant Who Stayed (b) Two Monkeys and a Mango (c) The Duck and the Hen
12. 12.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) Laziness brings trouble. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) A kindness is never wasted.
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Elephant Who Stayed (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Snail and the Beetle
14. 14.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
15. 15.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 zebra (b) the crow (c) the cook
16. 16.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 owl (c) the other sparrows
17. 17.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
18. 18.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 Kid Who Would Not Listen
19. 19.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) Do not show off. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
20. 20.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not make fun of others.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Ungrateful Camel
21. 21.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 little langur (b) the old owl (c) the tiger
22. 22.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) Keep trying and you will succeed. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow down and do things carefully.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Hasty Squirrel (c) The Ungrateful Camel
24. 24.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 fox (b) the rabbit (c) the squirrel
25. 25.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) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Greed can make you lose everything.
26. 26.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Forgive those who say sorry.” (a) The Squirrel’s Store (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Sparrow Who Forgave
27. 27.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 fox (b) the kid (c) the mother goat
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
29. 29.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) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Slow and steady effort wins in the end.
30. 30.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) Many hands make light work. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
31. 31.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 show off. (b) Sharing is better than fighting. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Patient Kingfisher
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Rude Buffalo (b) The Duck and the Hen (c) The Snail and the Beetle
34. 34.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not be jealous of others.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Patient Kingfisher (c) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Jealous Crow
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be grateful to those who help you.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Cat Who Said Sorry (c) The Little Eagle
38. 38.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) Be grateful to those who help you. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
39. 39.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Jealous Crow (c) The Squirrel’s Store
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Langur and the Rumour

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