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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 119 · 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? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  2. 2.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  3. 3.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  5. 5.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it is a rule (b) it is too formal (c) it shows respect (d) it gets free food
  8. 8.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story is boring.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  9. 9.🙏 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
  10. 10.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) sulk (b) tear the poster (c) listen and say thanks (d) argue back
  11. 11.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I said sorry already, stop it.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  12. 12.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Fine work, I guess.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  13. 13.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  14. 14.True or false: “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  17. 17.True or false: “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  19. 19.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.😔 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
  22. 22.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Okay, cool.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  23. 23.🙏 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
  24. 24.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  25. 25.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.True or false: “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  31. 31.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  33. 33.True or false: “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “It’s rubbish.” (b) “Thank you!” (c) “I know.” (d) say nothing
  35. 35.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  37. 37.True or false: “Good.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.🙏 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
  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: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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