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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 360 · 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: “Not bad.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🙏 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
  4. 4.True or false: “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) never (b) as soon as you can (c) only if caught (d) after a year
  6. 6.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🙏 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
  9. 9.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  10. 10.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  11. 11.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it gets free food (b) it shows respect (c) it is a rule (d) it is too formal
  12. 12.🙏 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
  13. 13.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “I know.” (b) “Thank you!” (c) say nothing (d) “It’s rubbish.”
  14. 14.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.True or false: “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) a “but” excuse (b) sorry plus a fix (c) a laugh (d) blaming them
  21. 21.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  22. 22.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  25. 25.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) sulk (b) argue back (c) tear the poster (d) listen and say thanks
  26. 26.True or false: “Fine work, I guess.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  28. 28.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “Nice.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “Worst model ever.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  35. 35.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
  36. 36.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  37. 37.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Okay, cool.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  39. 39.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🙏 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

Answer key

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

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