Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 63 · 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 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) Believe in yourself. (c) Do not make fun of others.
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
3. 3.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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Be happy with what you have.
4. 4.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) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not give up on a friend.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) Two Monkeys and a Mango (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Stay calm and think when you are in danger.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Deer in the Mud (c) The Rude Buffalo
7. 7.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 boy (b) the cow (c) the camel
8. 8.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) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
10. 10.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) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
11. 11.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) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be brave even when you feel afraid.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
14. 14.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 cow (b) the cat (c) the mynah
15. 15.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 trust a stranger’s sweet words. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Slow down and do things carefully.
16. 16.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 jackal (b) the hen (c) the fox
17. 17.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 fox (c) the kid
18. 18.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 kitten (b) the bat (c) the owl doctor
19. 19.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) Keep your promises. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
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) Good manners win friends. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Always tell the truth.
21. 21.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 swan (b) the crow (c) the tiger
22. 22.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 zebra (b) the little eagle (c) its father
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal
24. 24.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 old turtle (b) the young deer (c) the lion
25. 25.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 zebra (b) the goat (c) the buffalo
26. 26.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Ungrateful Camel
27. 27.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Do not show off. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Keep your promises.
28. 28.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) Do not show off. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Slow down and do things carefully.
29. 29.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 young langur (c) the bat
30. 30.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) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Greed can make you lose everything.
31. 31.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) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Be happy with what you have.
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Hard work brings its reward.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Young Camel’s Strength (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
33. 33.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) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Practice makes perfect.
34. 34.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 mouse (b) the pigeon (c) the tiger
35. 35.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) Patience brings good things. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Do not waste what you have.
36. 36.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) Believe in yourself. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Look before you leap.
37. 37.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the farmer (b) the frog (c) the lazy bullock
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Rooster Who Bragged (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow
39. 39.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
40. 40.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) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Do not show off.

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