Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 6 · 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.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “A kindness is never wasted.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Hippo and the Giraffe
3. 3.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A lazy bullock pretended to be ill whenever there was ploughing to do. When harvest came, the farmer fed the hard-working bullocks first. The hungry, lazy bullock learnt to work hard. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Laziness brings trouble.
4. 4.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Sharing is better than fighting. (c) Look before you leap.
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 tiger (c) the elephant
6. 6.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 firefly (b) the zebra (c) the lamb
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Duck and the Hen
8. 8.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) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Do not make fun of others. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
9. 9.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) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
10. 10.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) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
11. 11.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 cow (b) its mother (c) the young kingfisher
12. 12.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 lion (c) the giraffe
13. 13.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the parrot (b) the lion (c) the sparrow
14. 14.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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
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 zebra (b) the calf (c) the young elephant
16. 16.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) Laziness brings trouble. (c) Patience brings good things.
17. 17.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 old owl (b) the frog (c) the little langur
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) Look before you leap. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
19. 19.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) Laziness brings trouble. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Believe in yourself.
20. 20.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal
21. 21.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 horse (b) the tortoise (c) the frog
22. 22.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) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Greed can make you lose everything.
23. 23.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 two monkeys (b) the river (c) the tiger
24. 24.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 owl (b) the goat (c) the buffalo
25. 25.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) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Slow and steady effort wins in the end.
26. 26.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) Be happy with what you have. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
27. 27.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) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Honesty is the best policy.
28. 28.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) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (c) The Little Firefly
30. 30.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 leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Help others and they will help you.
31. 31.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 give up on a friend. (b) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) Small friends can be a great help.
32. 32.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 zebra (c) the young langur
33. 33.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) Say sorry when you are wrong. (b) Do not show off. (c) Be grateful to those who help you.
34. 34.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not show off.” (a) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle
35. 35.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 owl
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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
37. 37.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 tiger (b) the mother goat (c) the kid
38. 38.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) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) Do not show off. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Practice makes perfect. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Greed can make you lose everything.
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Hard work brings its reward.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Young Camel’s Strength (c) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth

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