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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 353 · 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: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🙏 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
  4. 4.True or false: “Not bad.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🙏 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
  6. 6.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  7. 7.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Okay, cool.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  8. 8.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
  9. 9.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  10. 10.True or false: “Good.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🙏 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
  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? “Worst model ever.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  14. 14.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  15. 15.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🙏 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
  19. 19.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it is too formal (b) it gets free food (c) it shows respect (d) it is a rule
  23. 23.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  24. 24.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  27. 27.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) as soon as you can (b) after a year (c) only if caught (d) never
  28. 28.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) tear the poster (b) sulk (c) listen and say thanks (d) argue back
  29. 29.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🥪 A friendly way to give feedback on a friend’s work is… (a) one good thing, one tip (b) only the mistakes (c) a joke about them (d) total silence
  31. 31.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  32. 32.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) blaming them (b) a “but” excuse (c) a laugh (d) sorry plus a fix
  35. 35.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  36. 36.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  37. 37.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “It’s rubbish.” (b) “Thank you!” (c) say nothing (d) “I know.”
  38. 38.🙏 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
  39. 39.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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