Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 83 · 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. 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 young cuckoo (b) the other birds (c) the owl
2. 2.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) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
3. 3.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 older camels (b) the frog (c) the young camel
4. 4.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Slow down and do things carefully.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Hasty Squirrel
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 elephant (b) the owl (c) the woodpecker
6. 6.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) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Practice makes perfect.
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Patient Kingfisher
8. 8.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 mynah (b) the zebra (c) the cat
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Small friends can be a great help.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
10. 10.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) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
11. 11.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) Believe in yourself. (b) Laziness brings trouble. (c) Help others and they will help you.
12. 12.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 cow (b) the crow (c) the swan
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Parrot Who Told Secrets
14. 14.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the buffalo (b) the farmer (c) the cow
15. 15.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) Do not waste what you have. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Always tell the truth.
16. 16.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) its mother (b) the young kingfisher (c) the fox
17. 17.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) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Do not waste what you have.
18. 18.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Hasty Squirrel (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
19. 19.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A true friend helps in times of need.” (a) The Hasty Squirrel (b) The Duck and the Hen (c) The Squirrel’s Store
20. 20.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) Do not give up on a friend. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
21. 21.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 buffalo (b) the goat (c) the tiger
22. 22.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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Be grateful to those who help you. (c) Slow down and do things carefully.
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Langur and the Rumour (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
24. 24.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Cat Who Said Sorry
25. 25.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) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Do not make fun of others. (c) Look before you leap.
26. 26.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Do not make fun of others. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
27. 27.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 grateful to those who help you. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Be happy with what you have.
28. 28.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the sparrow (b) the horse (c) the peacock
29. 29.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) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
30. 30.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 giraffe (c) the owl
31. 31.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) Patience brings good things. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Greed can make you lose everything.
32. 32.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) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Say sorry when you are wrong.” (a) The Monkey and the Bananas (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Cat Who Said Sorry
34. 34.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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
35. 35.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) Always tell the truth. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
36. 36.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) Good manners win friends. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
37. 37.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) Patience brings good things. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Sharing is better than fighting.
38. 38.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the tiger (b) the rabbit (c) the squirrel
39. 39.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Honesty is the best policy.” (a) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (b) The Buffalo and the Gate (c) The Hasty Squirrel
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not be jealous of others.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Jealous Crow (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow

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