Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 5 · 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 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 cow (c) the cat
2. 2.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) Always tell the truth. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Forgive those who say sorry.” (a) The Sparrow Who Forgave (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
4. 4.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) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
5. 5.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 woodpecker (b) the zebra (c) the elephant
6. 6.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) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
7. 7.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) Help others and they will help you. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Believe in yourself.
8. 8.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Practice makes perfect.
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Cat Who Said Sorry
10. 10.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Honesty is the best policy.” (a) The Lazy Bullock (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
11. 11.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 mother goat (b) the kid (c) the frog
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Snail and the Beetle
13. 13.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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Do not believe everything you hear. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
14. 14.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) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
15. 15.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) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Sharing is better than fighting.
16. 16.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) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
17. 17.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) Always tell the truth. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Keep your promises. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Think before you speak.
19. 19.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 pigeon (b) the bat (c) the mouse
20. 20.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 owl (b) the crow (c) the cook
21. 21.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) Always tell the truth. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Lazy Bullock
23. 23.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 cow (b) the crow (c) the pot
24. 24.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 hen (b) the zebra (c) the rooster
25. 25.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the young kingfisher (b) its mother (c) the cow
26. 26.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) Do not make fun of others. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
27. 27.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 frog (b) the bat (c) the tortoise
28. 28.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 frog (b) the bees (c) the young bear
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) Two Monkeys and a Mango
30. 30.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 hen (b) the parrot (c) the zebra
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Hasty Squirrel (b) The Duck and the Hen (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Hasty Squirrel (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Patient Kingfisher (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Cuckoo’s Song
34. 34.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 leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Help others and they will help you.
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Look before you leap.” (a) The Patient Kingfisher (b) The Goat and the Wide Stream (c) The Ungrateful Camel
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Snail and the Beetle
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Elephant Who Stayed (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Lazy Bullock
39. 39.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not be jealous of others.” (a) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Jealous Crow
40. 40.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 monkey (b) the shopkeeper (c) the tiger

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