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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 40 · 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.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) after a year (b) only if caught (c) as soon as you can (d) never
  2. 2.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  3. 3.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  5. 5.True or false: “Nice.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.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
  7. 7.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.True or false: “Good.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  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.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  11. 11.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
  12. 12.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) a “but” excuse (b) blaming them (c) sorry plus a fix (d) a laugh
  14. 14.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story is boring.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  16. 16.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  18. 18.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  19. 19.True or false: “Not bad.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.True or false: “Good.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.True or false: “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  25. 25.True or false: “Not bad.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Fine work, I guess.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  27. 27.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Good.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  29. 29.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “Worst model ever.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.True or false: “Worst model ever.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “Fine work, I guess.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🙏 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
  34. 34.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
  35. 35.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  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.🙏 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
  38. 38.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it gets free food (b) it is a rule (c) it is too formal (d) it shows respect
  39. 39.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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