Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 11 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Specific and sincere): A real apology: says sorry for what you did and how you will fix it, with no “but” — “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” Kind, useful feedback: one good thing, then one tip — “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” Unkind: “Worst model ever.” A specific compliment names what was good (“Your bowling was so steady today.”); a vague one does not (“Not bad.”). Thank people for their work — the bus driver, the canteen didi.

1. 1.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “It’s rubbish.” (b) “Thank you!” (c) say nothing (d) “I know.”
2. 2.True or false: “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
4. 4.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Not bad.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
6. 6.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Wrong. Obviously.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
7. 7.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Worst model ever.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
11. 11.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
12. 12.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I said sorry already, stop it.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
13. 13.True or false: “Sorry I laughed at you. That was unkind, and I won’t do it again.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
15. 15.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
16. 16.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
17. 17.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) as soon as you can (b) never (c) only if caught (d) after a year
19. 19.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
20. 20.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, that looks bad.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your bowling was so steady today.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
24. 24.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🥪 A friendly way to give feedback on a friend’s work is… (a) only the mistakes (b) a joke about them (c) total silence (d) one good thing, one tip
27. 27.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Good.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
29. 29.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
30. 30.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
31. 31.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Worst model ever.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
32. 32.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it is a rule (b) it gets free food (c) it is too formal (d) it shows respect
34. 34.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) listen and say thanks (b) sulk (c) argue back (d) tear the poster
35. 35.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
38. 38.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
40. 40.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True

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