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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 128 · 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.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  2. 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. 3.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) blaming them (b) a laugh (c) sorry plus a fix (d) a “but” excuse
  4. 4.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Okay, cool.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  5. 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. 6.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Worst model ever.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  8. 8.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  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 fake apology (b) a real apology
  11. 11.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  12. 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. 13.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  14. 14.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  15. 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. 16.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.True or false: “Worst model ever.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Not bad.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  20. 20.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Good.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  21. 21.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) say nothing (b) “I know.” (c) “Thank you!” (d) “It’s rubbish.”
  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.True or false: “Ugh, that looks bad.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  25. 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. 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. 27.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.True or false: “Fine work, I guess.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  32. 32.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  33. 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. 34.True or false: “Ugh, that looks bad.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  37. 37.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your bowling was so steady today.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  39. 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. 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

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

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