Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 55 · 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. 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) Help others and they will help you. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Stay calm and think when you are in danger.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Jealous Crow (c) Two Monkeys and a Mango
3. 3.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) Always tell the truth. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Slow down and do things carefully.
4. 4.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 tiger (c) the kid
5. 5.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the old ant (b) the owl (c) the young ant
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Langur and the Rumour (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
7. 7.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) Keep your promises. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Slow and steady effort wins in the end.
8. 8.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 zebra (b) the calf (c) the young elephant
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Goat and the Wide Stream
10. 10.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Always tell the truth. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Think before you speak.
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Patient Kingfisher (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow
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) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) A kindness is never wasted.
13. 13.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) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Slow and steady effort wins in the end.
14. 14.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 jackal (c) the lion
15. 15.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Ungrateful Camel
16. 16.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 tortoise (c) the horse
17. 17.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 crow (c) the snake
18. 18.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Sparrows’ Nest
19. 19.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow down and do things carefully.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Hasty Squirrel
20. 20.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 rooster (b) the hen (c) the zebra
21. 21.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the owl doctor (b) the lion (c) the kitten
22. 22.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) Be happy with what you have. (b) Be grateful to those who help you. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Squirrel’s Store
24. 24.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 elephant (c) the tiger
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be brave even when you feel afraid.” (a) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm
26. 26.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 cow (b) the parrot (c) the hen
27. 27.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 frog (b) the young kingfisher (c) its mother
28. 28.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 fox
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Hasty Squirrel (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Rude Buffalo
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not give up on a friend.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) Two Monkeys and a Mango (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Rooster Who Bragged (c) The Langur and the Rumour
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
34. 34.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) Slow down and do things carefully. (c) Small friends can be a great help.
35. 35.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the fox (b) the little eagle (c) its father
36. 36.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 zebra (b) the hen (c) the duck
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Look before you leap.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Goat and the Wide Stream (c) The Ungrateful Camel
38. 38.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) Think before you speak. (b) Hard work brings its reward. (c) Do not waste what you have.
39. 39.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 snake (b) the snail (c) the beetle
40. 40.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 young cuckoo (b) the other birds (c) the bat

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