Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 61 · 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 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) Think before you speak. (b) Too much of anything is bad. (c) Always tell the truth.
2. 2.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) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Laziness brings trouble. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
3. 3.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the camel (b) the boy (c) the cow
4. 4.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) Always tell the truth. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
5. 5.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) Do not give up on a friend. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Slow and steady effort wins in the end.
6. 6.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) Look before you leap. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Always tell the truth.
7. 7.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 fox
8. 8.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) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Help others and they will help you.
9. 9.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) Be happy with what you have. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Do not believe everything you hear.
10. 10.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Goat and the Wide Stream (c) The Rude Buffalo
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not give up on a friend.” (a) The Elephant Who Stayed (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
12. 12.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 wind (b) the squirrel (c) the zebra
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A true friend helps in times of need.” (a) The Duck and the Hen (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
14. 14.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the young deer (b) the old turtle (c) the fox
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 owl (b) the calf (c) the young elephant
16. 16.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Be happy with what you have. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
17. 17.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Say sorry when you are wrong.” (a) The Duck and the Hen (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) The Cat Who Said Sorry
18. 18.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) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) Many hands make light work.
19. 19.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Little Eagle (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
20. 20.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) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Do not believe everything you hear. (c) Good manners win friends.
21. 21.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) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
22. 22.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 cat (b) the fox (c) the mynah
23. 23.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) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
24. 24.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) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
25. 25.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the young camel (b) the older camels (c) the horse
26. 26.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Duck and the Hen (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
27. 27.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) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Patience brings good things.
28. 28.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 owl (c) the parrot
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Hasty Squirrel (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
30. 30.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Do not give up on a friend. (b) Slow down and do things carefully. (c) Do not waste what you have.
31. 31.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) Good manners win friends. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
32. 32.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Do not waste what you have. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Keep your promises.
33. 33.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) Do not be jealous of others. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Be grateful to those who help you.
34. 34.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 frog (c) the kite
35. 35.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) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Help others and they will help you.
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Squirrel’s Store (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Duck and the Hen
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Langur and the Rumour (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Duck and the Hen
38. 38.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) Use your brain, not just your strength.
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the horse (b) the jackal (c) the hen
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Small friends can be a great help.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Cuckoo’s Song (c) The Little Eagle

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids