Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet
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.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 2.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) after a year (b) never (c) only if caught (d) as soon as you can
- 3.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) blaming them (b) a laugh (c) sorry plus a fix (d) a “but” excuse
- 4.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Okay, cool.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
- 5.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 6.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 7.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Worst model ever.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 8.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 9.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
- 10.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
- 11.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
- 12.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
- 13.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
- 14.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
- 15.🙏 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
- 16.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 17.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
- 18.True or false: “Worst model ever.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 19.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Not bad.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
- 20.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Good.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
- 21.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
- 22.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) say nothing (b) “I know.” (c) “Thank you!” (d) “It’s rubbish.”
- 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.True or false: “Ugh, that looks bad.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 25.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it gets free food (b) it is too formal (c) it is a rule (d) it shows respect
- 26.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 27.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
- 28.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
- 29.True or false: “Fine work, I guess.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
- 30.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
- 31.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
- 32.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
- 33.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) tear the poster (b) argue back (c) sulk (d) listen and say thanks
- 34.True or false: “Ugh, that looks bad.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 35.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 36.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 37.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
- 38.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your bowling was so steady today.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
- 39.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
- 40.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
Answer key
- False
- as soon as you can
- sorry plus a fix
- a vague compliment
- kind, useful feedback
- True
- unkind feedback
- False
- False
- a real apology
- unkind feedback
- a fake apology
- a fake apology
- True
- a fake apology
- False
- True
- True
- a vague compliment
- a vague compliment
- True
- “Thank you!”
- a real apology
- True
- it shows respect
- kind, useful feedback
- True
- False
- False
- False
- a specific compliment
- False
- listen and say thanks
- False
- True
- kind, useful feedback
- True
- a specific compliment
- a real apology
- True
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