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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 216 · 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 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
  2. 2.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  3. 3.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  4. 4.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  6. 6.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🙏 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
  8. 8.True or false: “Nice.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  10. 10.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
  11. 11.True or false: “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  13. 13.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  14. 14.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Fine work, I guess.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  15. 15.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story is boring.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  16. 16.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) sorry plus a fix (b) a “but” excuse (c) blaming them (d) a laugh
  17. 17.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  18. 18.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  19. 19.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) listen and say thanks (b) argue back (c) sulk (d) tear the poster
  20. 20.True or false: “Good.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  23. 23.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  24. 24.🙏 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
  25. 25.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  26. 26.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your bowling was so steady today.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  27. 27.🙏 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
  28. 28.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) never (b) only if caught (c) after a year (d) as soon as you can
  30. 30.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  31. 31.True or false: “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “Not bad.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I said sorry already, stop it.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  34. 34.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Okay, cool.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  38. 38.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Wrong. Obviously.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  39. 39.True or false: “Nice.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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