Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 95 · 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?
   “Honesty is the best policy.” (a) The Elephant Who Stayed (b) The Young Camel’s Strength (c) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the sparrow (b) the fox (c) the parrot
3. 3.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 kite (c) the frog
4. 4.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Be brave even when you feel afraid.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Lazy Bullock
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Many hands make light work.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Sparrow Who Forgave (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Bear’s Promise
7. 7.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) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Do not make fun of others.
8. 8.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Be grateful to those who help you.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal
9. 9.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) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
10. 10.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 frog (c) the old turtle
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Deer in the Mud (c) The Sparrow Who Forgave
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Stay calm and think when you are in danger.” (a) The Patient Kingfisher (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Deer in the Mud
13. 13.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the shopkeeper (b) the monkey (c) the horse
14. 14.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) Think before you speak. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Always tell the truth.
15. 15.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Buffalo and the Gate
16. 16.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 donkey (b) the owl (c) the elephant
17. 17.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep your promises.” (a) The Bear’s Promise (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Deer in the Mud
18. 18.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Monkey and the Bananas (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Parrot Who Told Secrets
19. 19.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the other sparrows (b) the fox (c) the young sparrow
20. 20.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) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Sharing is better than fighting.
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 zebra
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (c) Two Monkeys and a Mango
23. 23.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) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
24. 24.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (b) The Cuckoo’s Song (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not make fun of others.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth
26. 26.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Sparrow Who Forgave (c) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal
27. 27.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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
28. 28.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 hen (c) the tiger
29. 29.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the old owl (b) the cow (c) the little langur
30. 30.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) Be happy with what you have. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Keep your promises.
31. 31.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) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Do not waste what you have. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
32. 32.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) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Be grateful to those who help you. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
33. 33.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) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
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) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Do not waste what you have.
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
36. 36.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) Be happy with what you have. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
37. 37.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 horse (b) the older camels (c) the young camel
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Sparrow Who Forgave (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Snail and the Beetle
39. 39.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 frog (b) the fox (c) the tortoise
40. 40.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 kid (c) the fox

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