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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 115 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Fine work, I guess.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  2. 2.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  3. 3.True or false: “Not bad.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.True or false: “Good.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Worst model ever.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  6. 6.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Good.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  7. 7.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  8. 8.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) argue back (b) tear the poster (c) sulk (d) listen and say thanks
  9. 9.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  10. 10.True or false: “Nice.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.True or false: “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “Thank you!” (b) say nothing (c) “It’s rubbish.” (d) “I know.”
  15. 15.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry I laughed at you. That was unkind, and I won’t do it again.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  17. 17.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  18. 18.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  19. 19.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) only if caught (b) never (c) as soon as you can (d) after a year
  20. 20.True or false: “Fine work, I guess.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) sorry plus a fix (b) a “but” excuse (c) a laugh (d) blaming them
  22. 22.🙏 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
  23. 23.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  24. 24.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🥪 A friendly way to give feedback on a friend’s work is… (a) only the mistakes (b) one good thing, one tip (c) a joke about them (d) total silence
  26. 26.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it is too formal (b) it gets free food (c) it shows respect (d) it is a rule
  28. 28.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  29. 29.True or false: “Sorry I laughed at you. That was unkind, and I won’t do it again.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Wrong. Obviously.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  31. 31.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  32. 32.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Ugh, that looks bad.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  34. 34.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I said sorry already, stop it.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  36. 36.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.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
  38. 38.True or false: “Nice.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

  1. a vague compliment
  2. kind, useful feedback
  3. True
  4. False
  5. unkind feedback
  6. a vague compliment
  7. a real apology
  8. listen and say thanks
  9. a specific compliment
  10. True
  11. True
  12. False
  13. False
  14. “Thank you!”
  15. False
  16. a real apology
  17. kind, useful feedback
  18. a fake apology
  19. as soon as you can
  20. True
  21. sorry plus a fix
  22. a real apology
  23. a specific compliment
  24. True
  25. one good thing, one tip
  26. False
  27. it shows respect
  28. a fake apology
  29. True
  30. unkind feedback
  31. a vague compliment
  32. True
  33. unkind feedback
  34. False
  35. a fake apology
  36. False
  37. False
  38. False
  39. True
  40. False

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