Right Forms of Verbs: 01 to 50

1. The Tortoise and the Hare

One sunny morning, a proud hare (a) — (mock) the tortoise for being very slow. The tortoise calmly (b) — (challenge) him to a race, and the animals of the forest gathered to watch. At the start, the hare (c) — (run) very fast and soon disappeared far ahead. Thinking the tortoise could never win, the hare (d) — (decide) to rest under a shady tree. But the tortoise moved step by step with patience and finally (e) — (reach) the goal first. Everyone cheered his victory.

2. The Fox and the Grapes

One hot afternoon, a hungry fox wandered into a vineyard and (a) — (see) some juicy grapes hanging high on a vine. Licking his lips, he (b) — (jump) again and again to reach them, but each time he failed. At last, feeling weak, he (c) — (sit) down under the vine and sighed. “These grapes must be sour,” he thought angrily. With his pride hurt, he (d) — (walk) away pretending he did not care. In truth, the fox (e) — (not get) what he wanted at all.

3. The Lion and the Mouse

One day, a mighty lion (a) — (catch) a tiny mouse who had disturbed his rest. Trembling with fear, the mouse (b) — (beg) for his life and promised to help the lion one day if he was spared. The lion laughed loudly but kindly (c) — (set) the little creature free. A few days later, the lion (d) — (trap) in a hunter’s strong net and roared helplessly. Hearing him, the mouse hurried over and (e) — (cut) the ropes with his sharp teeth, saving the king of beasts.

4. The Crow and the Pitcher

One hot day, a thirsty crow (a) — (find) a pitcher with little water inside. He (b) — (try) again and again to drink, but his beak could not reach the water. At last, he wisely (c) — (drop) small pebbles into the pitcher one by one. Slowly, the water (d) — (rise), and soon the clever bird (e) — (quench) his thirst happily. The crow flew away with joy, proving that patience and intelligence can solve the hardest problems.

5. The Dog and the Shadow

A hungry dog (a) — (snatch) a piece of meat and happily carried it home. While crossing a bridge, he (b) — (see) his reflection in the water. Thinking it was another dog with a bigger piece, he greedily (c) — (open) his mouth to grab it. At once, his own piece (d) — (fall) into the stream and disappeared. Sadly, the foolish dog (e) — (lose) both pieces, teaching us that greed often ends in loss.

6. The Ant and the Grasshopper

All summer long, a busy ant (a) — (gather) food and stored it for winter. Meanwhile, a carefree grasshopper (b) — (sing) and danced happily, refusing to work. When winter (c) — (come), the ant lived warmly inside his nest with plenty to eat. But the grasshopper (d) — (suffer) from cold and hunger. At last, he (e) — (realize) that hard work brings safety, while idleness leads to misery.

7. The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

One greedy wolf (a) — (put) on a sheep’s skin to enter the flock without fear. Disguised, he (b) — (mingle) with the sheep and waited for the right moment to attack. But the shepherd (c) — (notice) something strange and carefully observed him. Suddenly, the shepherd (d) — (catch) the wolf and punished him severely. The wolf (e) — (learn) that evil tricks often bring ruin to the trickster himself.

8. The Goose That Laid Golden Eggs

A poor farmer once (a) — (own) a goose that laid a golden egg every day. He and his wife soon (b) — (grow) greedy, dreaming of sudden wealth. Thinking the bird must be full of gold, they (c) — (decide) to kill it. But when they (d) — (cut) it open, they found nothing inside. Sadly, they (e) — (lose) both the goose and their golden eggs, proving that greed destroys good fortune.

9. The Boy Who Cried Wolf

A shepherd boy often (a) — (play) tricks by shouting, “Wolf! Wolf!” The villagers quickly (b) — (run) to help him, but each time they found no danger. After being fooled many times, they (c) — (stop) believing him. One day, a real wolf (d) — (appear) and attacked the flock. The boy cried loudly, but no one (e) — (come) to help. The wolf killed many sheep, teaching him never to lie.

10. The Farmer and the Stork

A farmer (a) — (set) nets in his field to catch the cranes that destroyed his crops. Soon he (b) — (trap) a stork along with the cranes. The stork (c) — (plead) for mercy, saying he was innocent and not like the cranes. But the farmer (d) — (reply), “You are found with thieves, so you must share their fate.” Then he (e) — (kill) the stork, proving that bad company often brings harm.

11. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

One day, a town mouse (a) — (visit) his cousin in the country. The country mouse (b) — (serve) him simple food like grains and roots. The town mouse (c) — (sneer) at the plain meal and invited his cousin to the city. There, they (d) — (feast) on rich food in a grand house. But suddenly, two huge dogs (e) — (rush) in, and both mice ran away in fear. The country mouse chose safety over luxury.

12. The Frogs Who Desired a King

The frogs in a pond (a) — (ask) Jupiter for a king. To please them, Jupiter (b) — (throw) a log into the water. At first, the frogs (c) — (fear) it, but soon they mocked the lifeless king. Annoyed, they (d) — (demand) a stronger ruler. Jupiter then (e) — (send) them a stork, who began to eat them. Too late, the frogs learned it is better to live free than to suffer under tyranny.

13. The Fox and the Crow

One day, a crow (a) — (find) a piece of cheese and perched on a branch. A clever fox (b) — (see) it and wanted the treat. He (c) — (praise) the crow’s beauty and begged to hear her voice. Flattered, the crow (d) — (open) her beak to sing. Instantly, the cheese (e) — (fall) down, and the fox snatched it. The crow realized that false praise can lead to foolish loss.

14. The North Wind and the Sun

The North Wind and the Sun (a) — (argue) about who was stronger. To settle the dispute, they (b) — (choose) a traveler as their test. First, the North Wind (c) — (blow) fiercely, but the traveler only wrapped his cloak tighter. Then the Sun (d) — (shine) warmly, and soon the man (e) — (remove) his cloak. The Sun proved that kindness is stronger than force.

15. The Bundle of Sticks

An old farmer (a) — (call) his sons and gave them a bundle of sticks. He (b) — (ask) them to break it, but they could not. Then he (c) — (untie) the bundle and handed each son a single stick. Easily, they (d) — (snap) them one by one. The farmer (e) — (teach) that unity brings strength, while division leads to weakness.

16. The Dog in the Manger

A tired ox (a) — (come) into the stable to rest. But a selfish dog (b) — (lie) in the manger and barked fiercely. The ox (c) — (plead) for space, but the dog refused. Finally, the farmer (d) — (beat) the dog and (e) — (drive) him away. The ox lay down peacefully, and everyone saw that envy prevents others from enjoying what we cannot use ourselves.

17. The Fisherman and the Little Fish

A fisherman (a) — (catch) a tiny fish in his net. The fish (b) — (beg) to be released, promising to grow bigger if spared. But the fisherman wisely (c) — (refuse), saying a small catch today is better than nothing tomorrow. He (d) — (throw) the fish into his basket and (e) — (return) home content. The story reminds us to value what we already have.

18. The Crow and the Snake

A crow (a) — (lay) eggs in a tree. A wicked snake (b) — (eat) them whenever it found the nest. The crow sadly (c) — (seek) help from a wise fox. The fox (d) — (advise) her to drop a golden chain from the king’s palace into the snake’s hole. The king’s servants (e) — (chase) the snake away while taking the chain, saving the crow’s eggs. Cleverness can defeat cruelty.

19. The Cat and the Mice

A cat (a) — (catch) many mice in a house. To escape danger, the mice (b) — (hold) a meeting. One young mouse (c) — (suggest) putting a bell around the cat’s neck, so they could hear him coming. Everyone (d) — (praise) the idea but (e) — (remain) silent when asked who would tie the bell. They learned that plans are useless without courage to act.

20. The Oak and the Reeds

A tall oak (a) — (boast) of his strength to the slender reeds. “I can resist any storm,” he proudly (b) — (say). But one day, a mighty wind (c) — (uproot) the oak and threw it to the ground. The reeds, however, (d) — (bend) humbly with the breeze and survived. Thus, nature (e) — (show) that humility is safer than pride.

21. The Farmer and His Sons

A wise farmer (a) — (feel) weak in old age and called his sons together. He (b) — (give) them a bundle of sticks and asked them to break it. They (c) — (try) hard but failed. Then the farmer (d) — (untie) the bundle and showed how each stick could be broken easily. Finally, he (e) — (advise) them to stay united, for strength lies in unity, while division brings ruin.

22. The Wolf and the Crane

A wolf once (a) — (swallow) a bone, and it stuck in his throat. In pain, he (b) — (beg) a crane to remove it with her long beak. The crane carefully (c) — (pull) the bone out and then asked for a reward. The wolf (d) — (snarl), “Be thankful I (e) — (not bite) your head off!” The crane realized that selfish people never repay kindness.

23. The Peacock and the Crane

A peacock (a) — (spread) his beautiful feathers proudly before a crane. He (b) — (mock) the crane for his dull colors. The crane calmly (c) — (reply), “Your feathers are bright, but they cannot carry you across the sky. I (d) — (soar) high among the clouds while you remain on the ground.” Hearing this, the peacock (e) — (hang) his head in shame. Beauty is less valuable than useful ability.

24. The Dog and His Master’s Dinner

A watchdog (a) — (guard) his master’s dinner carefully. A hungry dog (b) — (pass) by and begged for some food. But the watchdog (c) — (refuse) and barked loudly. Later, when his master came, the watchdog (d) — (eat) the food himself. The master (e) — (beat) him for his greed and disloyalty. The story teaches that betraying trust always brings punishment.

25. The Lark and Her Young Ones

A lark (a) — (build) her nest in a cornfield. As the corn grew, she (b) — (hear) the farmer planning to harvest. The young larks worried, but their mother (c) — (say), “Wait until he plans to do it himself.” One day, the farmer (d) — (decide) to reap with his own hands. Then the mother lark (e) — (fly) away with her young, for she knew the time had truly come.

26. The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin

A donkey (a) — (find) a lion’s skin and put it on. Dressed like a lion, he (b) — (strut) proudly through the forest, frightening other animals. But soon he (c) — (open) his mouth to bray. At once, everyone (d) — (realize) the truth and laughed loudly. Later, a fox (e) — (remark), “You might have been feared, had you kept silent.” The story warns against foolish pride.

27. The Fisherman and His Nets

A fisherman (a) — (cast) his nets into the sea. At first, he (b) — (draw) up only stones and weeds. He (c) — (feel) discouraged but did not give up. Soon, when he (d) — (pull) again, he caught plenty of fish. He (e) — (learn) that patience and perseverance always bring rewards in the end.

28. The Horse and the Ass

A horse and an ass (a) — (travel) together with heavy loads. The ass grew tired and (b) — (beg) the horse for help, but the horse refused. Soon the ass (c) — (collapse) and died under the weight. The master (d) — (place) the entire load on the horse’s back. Sadly, the horse (e) — (realize) too late that refusing help brings more suffering.

29. The Fox Without a Tail

A fox (a) — (lose) his tail in a trap and felt ashamed. To hide his disgrace, he (b) — (try) to persuade other foxes to cut off theirs too. “Tails are useless,” he (c) — (argue). But the other foxes (d) — (see) through his trick and laughed at him. They (e) — (understand) he only wanted to make them share his shame.

30. The Two Goats

Two goats (a) — (meet) on a narrow bridge. Neither (b) — (want) to give way. They (c) — (fight) fiercely in the middle of the bridge. At last, both (d) — (fall) into the river and drowned. Later, a wise goat (e) — (say), “If one had yielded, both would have been safe.” The story shows that stubborn pride often ends in ruin.

31. The Lion in Love

A mighty lion (a) — (fall) in love with a farmer’s daughter. To marry her, he (b) — (promise) to give up his claws and teeth. The farmer (c) — (agree) and soon the lion (d) — (lose) his strength. When he came again, the farmer (e) — (drive) him away easily. The lion learned that foolish love can make even the strong weak.

32. The Farmer and the Snake

One winter morning, a kind farmer (a) — (find) a frozen snake. Feeling pity, he (b) — (carry) it home and placed it near the fire. As soon as the snake (c) — (warm), it bit the farmer’s hand. Crying in pain, the farmer (d) — (realize) his mistake and (e) — (say), “Never trust the ungrateful.” The story teaches that kindness to the wicked brings harm.

33. The Travelers and the Bear

Two friends (a) — (walk) through a forest when a bear suddenly appeared. One friend quickly (b) — (climb) a tree to save himself. The other (c) — (lie) flat on the ground, pretending to be dead. The bear (d) — (sniff) at him but soon went away, thinking him lifeless. Afterward, the selfish friend (e) — (mock) him, but he learned never to trust false friends in danger.

34. The Cock and the Jewel

While scratching the ground, a cock (a) — (find) a bright jewel. He (b) — (look) at it carefully but (c) — (decide) it was useless to him. “I would rather (d) — (have) a single grain of corn than all these jewels,” he (e) — (say). The cock proved that true value depends on need, not appearance.

35. The Wolf and the Lamb

A wolf (a) — (see) a lamb drinking at a stream and (b) — (plan) to eat him. He (c) — (accuse) the lamb of making the water muddy. The lamb politely (d) — (reply), “I drink below you, so that is impossible.” Angry, the wolf (e) — (pounce) on him anyway. The story shows that the wicked will always find an excuse for cruelty.

36. The Farmer and the Golden Axe

A woodcutter (a) — (drop) his axe into a deep river. He sadly (b) — (sit) on the bank when Mercury appeared. The god (c) — (show) him a golden axe and asked if it was his. The honest man (d) — (shake) his head and admitted it was not. Impressed, Mercury (e) — (reward) him with both the golden axe and his own iron one. Honesty always brings reward.

37. The Bear and the Bees

A bear (a) — (come) to a tree full of honey. When he (b) — (reach) for it, the bees (c) — (sting) him fiercely. Angry, he (d) — (attack) the hive, but more bees swarmed out and covered him. At last, he (e) — (run) away in pain, learning that even small creatures can defeat the strong if they unite.

38. The Shepherd’s Boy and the Wolf (Variant)

A young shepherd (a) — (grow) bored and (b) — (cry) out, “Wolf! Wolf!” for fun. The villagers (c) — (rush) to his aid but found no wolf. The boy (d) — (laugh) at them again and again. Later, a real wolf (e) — (attack) his flock, but no one came to help. He lost his sheep, learning that liars are never believed.

39. The Ant and the Dove

One hot day, an ant (a) — (fall) into a stream and (b) — (struggle) to survive. A dove (c) — (see) this and dropped a leaf into the water. The ant (d) — (climb) onto it and reached the shore safely. Later, a hunter (e) — (aim) at the dove, but the ant bit his foot. The arrow missed, and the dove flew away. Kindness always returns kindness.

40. The Fox and the Goat

A fox (a) — (fall) into a deep well and could not escape. A goat passing by (b) — (ask) why he was inside. The sly fox (c) — (pretend) to enjoy the cool water and invited the goat to join him. The goat (d) — (jump) in, but then the fox (e) — (leap) on his back and escaped, leaving the goat trapped. The story warns against trusting the words of the cunning.

41. The Crow and the Swan

A crow (a) — (see) the white feathers of a swan and (b) — (wish) to be like him. He (c) — (leave) his home and lived in the lake, hoping the water would make him white. But he (d) — (fail) to find food there and grew weak. At last, he (e) — (return) to his old life, realizing it is foolish to envy others instead of being content with oneself.

42. The Fox and the Goat in the Well

A fox (a) — (fall) into a well and could not escape. Soon a goat (b) — (come) and asked if the water was good. The fox (c) — (praise) it highly and invited him to drink. The goat (d) — (leap) in at once, and the fox cleverly (e) — (climb) out on his back, leaving the goat trapped. The story shows that the wise think before they act.

43. The Miser and His Gold

A miser (a) — (bury) his gold in a secret hole. Every day he (b) — (visit) it and counted his coins with joy. A thief (c) — (discover) the hiding place and stole everything. When the miser (d) — (cry), his friend told him to simply look at the hole, for he (e) — (never use) the gold anyway. Wealth is useless if not enjoyed or shared.

44. The Fox and the Leopard

A fox and a leopard (a) — (argue) about beauty. The leopard (b) — (boast) of his spotted skin, while the fox (c) — (claim) that his wit was far greater. “Your looks may (d) — (fade), but cleverness lasts forever,” the fox (e) — (say). The story proves that intelligence is better than appearance.

45. The Wolf and the Kid

A mother goat (a) — (warn) her kid not to open the door when she was away. But a wolf (b) — (come) and (c) — (try) to trick the kid with a sweet voice. The clever kid (d) — (refuse) to open the door and (e) — (stay) safe. The wolf went away hungry, showing that caution saves lives.

46. The Fox and the Lion

A young fox (a) — (see) a lion for the first time and (b) — (become) terribly afraid. The second time he (c) — (meet) him, he felt less fear. By the third meeting, he (d) — (grow) bold and even (e) — (talk) with the lion. The story shows that habit lessens fear.

47. The Eagle and the Arrow

An eagle (a) — (soar) high in the sky. A hunter (b) — (shoot) an arrow that struck him down. As the eagle (c) — (look) at the arrow, he saw its feathers were from his own wings. “I (d) — (suffer) most,” he (e) — (cry), “because my own strength has armed my enemy.” The story warns us not to help those who may harm us.

48. The Crow and the Peacock

A crow (a) — (envy) the peacock’s bright feathers and (b) — (decide) to decorate himself with some fallen ones. Dressed in them, he (c) — (strut) proudly among the peacocks. But they (d) — (pluck) away the false feathers and drove him out. Sadly, the other crows (e) — (reject) him too. He lost both friends and honor, proving that false show brings disgrace.

49. The Wind and the Traveler

The Wind and the Sun (a) — (argue) who was stronger. They (b) — (see) a traveler wearing a cloak and chose him for their test. The Wind (c) — (blow) hard, but the traveler only pulled the cloak tighter. Then the Sun (d) — (shine) warmly, and the traveler gladly (e) — (remove) his cloak. The story shows that gentleness is more powerful than force.

50. The Old Woman and the Doctor

An old woman (a) — (promise) a doctor gifts if he cured her blindness. The doctor (b) — (treat) her eyes, but each time he (c) — (steal) something from her house. When her sight returned, she (d) — (refuse) to pay. The doctor (e) — (complain), but she said, “When I was blind, I saw no loss. Now I see clearly, and I will not reward a thief.” The story warns against dishonesty.