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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 270 · 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: “Nice.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  4. 4.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Wrong. Obviously.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  5. 5.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Ugh, that looks bad.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  6. 6.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  7. 7.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🙏 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
  9. 9.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Not bad.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  10. 10.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  13. 13.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  15. 15.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  16. 16.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  17. 17.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  19. 19.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Worst model ever.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  20. 20.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) as soon as you can (b) after a year (c) never (d) only if caught
  21. 21.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Fine work, I guess.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  23. 23.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  24. 24.🥪 A friendly way to give feedback on a friend’s work is… (a) one good thing, one tip (b) a joke about them (c) total silence (d) only the mistakes
  25. 25.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Good.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  26. 26.True or false: “Not bad.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  29. 29.True or false: “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” 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: “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “I know.” (b) “It’s rubbish.” (c) “Thank you!” (d) say nothing
  34. 34.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  35. 35.🙏 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
  36. 36.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) listen and say thanks (b) sulk (c) argue back (d) tear the poster
  37. 37.True or false: “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) a “but” excuse (b) blaming them (c) sorry plus a fix (d) a laugh
  39. 39.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback

Answer key

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

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