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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 314 · 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: “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  3. 3.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  4. 4.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story is boring.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  6. 6.True or false: “Not bad.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.True or false: “Ugh, that looks bad.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.True or false: “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.True or false: “Good.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Wrong. Obviously.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  13. 13.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  14. 14.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🙏 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
  17. 17.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Worst model ever.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  18. 18.True or false: “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  20. 20.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) never (b) as soon as you can (c) after a year (d) only if caught
  21. 21.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I said sorry already, stop it.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  22. 22.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  24. 24.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  28. 28.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) sorry plus a fix (b) a laugh (c) a “but” excuse (d) blaming them
  29. 29.True or false: “Ugh, that looks bad.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  32. 32.🙏 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
  33. 33.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  37. 37.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  38. 38.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  39. 39.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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