Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 20 · 40 questions

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.

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

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