Finding the Moral from Short Stories

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1. Tina saw a new girl sitting alone at lunch and invited her to sit together. What is the BEST moral?

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Tina’s kindness helps both girls feel better.

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Finding The Moral From Short Stories - Quiz

Ready to become a story detective? In this quiz, you’ll practice finding the moral in short stories by paying attention to characters’ choices and what happens because of them. You’ll decide which lesson best matches each story, and you’ll learn how the ending often shows what the character learned. By... see morethe end, you’ll feel confident identifying the message a story teaches—even when the moral isn’t stated directly.
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2. Jay always refused to help his mom, then needed her help later. What lesson does Jay learn?

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He realizes that he should help others, not just expect help.

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3. Which moral fits a story where a boy cheats on a test and later struggles on his own?

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The boy is hurt by his own cheating later.

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4. One story can sometimes have more than one possible lesson.

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Stories can teach more than one idea.

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5. A hardworking ant prepares for winter while a grasshopper plays. What is the most likely moral?

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The ant’s hard work pays off when winter arrives.

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6. Which moral matches a story where a girl ruins friendships by always wanting to win?

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She values winning more than friendship.

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7. Lance’s joke hurts his friend, even though he didn’t mean it to. What is the BEST moral?

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Careless jokes can cause pain.

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8. The moral of a story is usually a complete sentence that gives advice or a message.

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Morals are often full sentences like advice.

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9. A child shares lunch and later receives help in return. Which moral fits best?

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The kindness is returned in a different form.

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10. Rosa helps her friend even though she didn’t get the lead role. What is the BEST moral?

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Rosa supports her friend despite her disappointment.

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11. Which moral matches a story where a character ignores instructions and keeps getting into trouble?

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Ignoring instructions causes repeated trouble.

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12. To find the moral, you should think about what the main character learns by the end.

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The character’s change often shows the lesson.

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13. Two cats stop fighting and learn to share a sunny spot. Which moral fits best?

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Sharing solves the problem.

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14. Which story idea matches the moral “It’s better to try and fail than never try at all”?

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The child values effort, not just success.

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15. When a teacher asks about the lesson of a story, they want you to:

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They are asking for the story’s big idea.

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Tina saw a new girl sitting alone at lunch and invited her to sit...
Jay always refused to help his mom, then needed her help later. What...
Which moral fits a story where a boy cheats on a test and later...
One story can sometimes have more than one possible lesson.
A hardworking ant prepares for winter while a grasshopper plays. What...
Which moral matches a story where a girl ruins friendships by always...
Lance’s joke hurts his friend, even though he didn’t mean it to....
The moral of a story is usually a complete sentence that gives advice...
A child shares lunch and later receives help in return. Which moral...
Rosa helps her friend even though she didn’t get the lead role. What...
Which moral matches a story where a character ignores instructions and...
To find the moral, you should think about what the main character...
Two cats stop fighting and learn to share a sunny spot. Which moral...
Which story idea matches the moral “It’s better to try and fail...
When a teacher asks about the lesson of a story, they want you to:
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