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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 340 · 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? “Sorry I laughed at you. That was unkind, and I won’t do it again.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  2. 2.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🙏 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
  5. 5.True or false: “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.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
  7. 7.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  8. 8.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  9. 9.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it shows respect (b) it is a rule (c) it is too formal (d) it gets free food
  10. 10.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I said sorry already, stop it.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  11. 11.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  12. 12.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “It’s rubbish.” (b) say nothing (c) “I know.” (d) “Thank you!”
  13. 13.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) argue back (b) sulk (c) listen and say thanks (d) tear the poster
  14. 14.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) never (b) after a year (c) only if caught (d) as soon as you can
  17. 17.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  19. 19.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  20. 20.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your bowling was so steady today.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  21. 21.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  23. 23.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) a “but” excuse (b) blaming them (c) sorry plus a fix (d) a laugh
  24. 24.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Ugh, that looks bad.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  25. 25.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Fine work, I guess.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  26. 26.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  27. 27.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  29. 29.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🙏 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
  33. 33.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  34. 34.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, that looks bad.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  39. 39.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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