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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 168 · 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: “Not bad.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Okay, cool.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  3. 3.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  4. 4.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  7. 7.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) a “but” excuse (b) blaming them (c) sorry plus a fix (d) a laugh
  8. 8.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  10. 10.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Good.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  11. 11.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Ugh, that looks bad.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  12. 12.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.True or false: “Worst model ever.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) say nothing (b) “Thank you!” (c) “I know.” (d) “It’s rubbish.”
  15. 15.🙏 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
  16. 16.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.True or false: “Good.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  22. 22.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Not bad.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  23. 23.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) tear the poster (b) sulk (c) argue back (d) listen and say thanks
  24. 24.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🙏 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
  26. 26.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  27. 27.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  28. 28.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  29. 29.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.True or false: “Nice.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  33. 33.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🥪 A friendly way to give feedback on a friend’s work is… (a) a joke about them (b) one good thing, one tip (c) total silence (d) only the mistakes
  38. 38.True or false: “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it is too formal (b) it gets free food (c) it is a rule (d) it shows respect
  40. 40.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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