Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 59 · 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 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) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Patience brings good things.
2. 2.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 young langur (b) the cow (c) the kite
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Practice makes perfect.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Deer in the Mud (c) The Hippo and the Giraffe
4. 4.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 zebra (b) the river (c) the two monkeys
5. 5.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) Be happy with what you have. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
6. 6.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 kid (b) the mother goat (c) the zebra
7. 7.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) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
8. 8.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Monkey and the Bananas (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Langur and the Rumour
9. 9.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 bat (c) the calf
10. 10.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) Keep your promises. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Always tell the truth.
11. 11.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) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Keep your promises.
12. 12.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) Good manners win friends. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
13. 13.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
14. 14.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
15. 15.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) Do not boast about yourself.
16. 16.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 bat (b) the tortoise (c) the deer
17. 17.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 zebra (b) the mouse (c) the pigeon
18. 18.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 giraffe (b) the hippo (c) the zebra
19. 19.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) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
20. 20.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 cow (b) the bees (c) the young bear
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep your promises.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Bear’s Promise
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
23. 23.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) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
24. 24.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Young Camel’s Strength (c) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal
25. 25.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 other sparrows (b) the cow (c) the young sparrow
26. 26.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 lion (b) the elephant (c) the woodpecker
27. 27.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) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
29. 29.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) Good manners win friends. (b) Hard work brings its reward. (c) Be grateful to those who help you.
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Jealous Crow (c) The Sparrows’ Nest
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 cow (b) the elephant (c) the donkey
33. 33.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 squirrel (b) the lion (c) the wind
34. 34.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) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Say sorry when you are wrong.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Cat Who Said Sorry (c) The Parrot Who Told Secrets
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) The Langur and the Rumour (b) Two Monkeys and a Mango (c) The Little Eagle
37. 37.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 little eagle (b) the zebra (c) its father
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Rude Buffalo (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) the crow (b) the swan (c) the zebra
40. 40.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.

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