Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 92 · 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 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 lion (c) the lamb
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) the beetle (b) the snail (c) the tiger
3. 3.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 little eagle (b) the horse (c) its father
4. 4.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 tortoise (b) the frog (c) the fox
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Honesty is the best policy.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Hasty Squirrel (c) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth
6. 6.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) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Be happy with what you have.
7. 7.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 bat
8. 8.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) Say sorry when you are wrong. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) A true friend helps in times of need.
9. 9.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 fox (b) the goat (c) the buffalo
10. 10.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Little Firefly (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Young Camel’s Strength (c) The Rude Buffalo
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Use your brain, not just your strength.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
14. 14.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) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Slow down and do things carefully. (c) Many hands make light work.
15. 15.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) Too much of anything is bad. (c) Do not waste what you have.
16. 16.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Small friends can be a great help.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Rude Buffalo (c) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm
17. 17.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) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) A kindness is never wasted.
18. 18.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) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
19. 19.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Sparrow Who Forgave (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Jealous Crow
20. 20.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) Say sorry when you are wrong. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
21. 21.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) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Sharing is better than fighting. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Say sorry when you are wrong.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Patient Kingfisher (c) The Cat Who Said Sorry
23. 23.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 tiger
24. 24.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Hippo and the Giraffe (b) The Goat and the Wide Stream (c) The Snail and the Beetle
25. 25.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the tiger (b) the parrot (c) the buffalo
26. 26.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) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
27. 27.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) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (b) Do not show off. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Monkey and the Bananas (b) The Mouse and the Pigeon (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
29. 29.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) Many hands make light work. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
30. 30.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) Look before you leap. (b) Say sorry when you are wrong. (c) Do not show off.
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) The Little Eagle (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not be jealous of others.” (a) The Patient Kingfisher (b) The Young Camel’s Strength (c) The Jealous Crow
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Many hands make light work.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (c) The Cuckoo’s Song
34. 34.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) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Do not waste what you have. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
35. 35.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) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) Hard work brings its reward. (c) Good manners win friends.
36. 36.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 zebra (b) the crow (c) the swan
37. 37.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the rooster (b) the snake (c) the hen
38. 38.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the bat (b) the cat (c) the mouse
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Do not be jealous of others. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Sharing is better than fighting.
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Clean habits keep you healthy.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache

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