Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 74 · 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?
   “Slow down and do things carefully.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Hasty Squirrel (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
2. 2.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 fox
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Use your brain, not just your strength.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Snail and the Beetle (c) The Buffalo and the Gate
4. 4.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 lion (b) the little eagle (c) its father
5. 5.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 frog (b) the young langur (c) the kite
6. 6.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) Practice makes perfect. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
7. 7.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 other birds (b) the young cuckoo (c) the horse
8. 8.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 young bear (b) the bat (c) the bees
9. 9.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 elephant (b) the donkey (c) the frog
10. 10.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) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Do not make fun of others. (c) Always tell the truth.
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
12. 12.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 boast about yourself. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Keep your promises.
13. 13.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 horse (b) the wind (c) the squirrel
14. 14.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Mouse and the Pigeon (c) The Young Camel’s Strength
15. 15.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Do not believe everything you hear.
16. 16.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Patient Kingfisher
17. 17.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Elephant Who Stayed (c) The Goat and the Wide Stream
18. 18.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) Always tell the truth. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Be happy with what you have.
19. 19.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) 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.
20. 20.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) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
21. 21.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) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Good manners win friends.
22. 22.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) Laziness brings trouble. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
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 goat (b) the buffalo (c) the tiger
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (b) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (c) The Langur and the Rumour
26. 26.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Little Firefly (c) The Squirrel’s Store
27. 27.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) Good manners win friends. (b) Practice makes perfect. (c) A true friend helps in times of need.
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow
29. 29.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) Keep trying and you will succeed. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Sharing is better than fighting.
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not give up on a friend.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep your promises.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Young Camel’s Strength
33. 33.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 bat (c) the mother goat
34. 34.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) Good manners win friends. (c) Do not show off.
35. 35.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) Do not judge others by their looks. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
36. 36.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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Slow down and do things carefully.
37. 37.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) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
38. 38.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 young ant (b) the old ant (c) the tiger
39. 39.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Little Eagle
40. 40.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 tiger

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