Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 497 · 40 questions

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.

1. 1.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) tear the poster (b) listen and say thanks (c) sulk (d) argue back
3. 3.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your bowling was so steady today.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
4. 4.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
5. 5.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
6. 6.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
9. 9.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🙏 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
11. 11.🙏 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
12. 12.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
15. 15.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) after a year (b) as soon as you can (c) never (d) only if caught
17. 17.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
22. 22.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
23. 23.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Not bad.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
24. 24.True or false: “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💐 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
27. 27.True or false: “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
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.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.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
34. 34.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🙏 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
37. 37.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
39. 39.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I said sorry already, stop it.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
40. 40.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) sorry plus a fix (b) blaming them (c) a laugh (d) a “but” excuse

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