Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 501 · 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.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “It’s rubbish.” (b) “I know.” (c) “Thank you!” (d) say nothing
2. 2.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Nice.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🙏 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
10. 10.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) a “but” excuse (b) a laugh (c) sorry plus a fix (d) blaming them
12. 12.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
13. 13.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
14. 14.🙏 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
15. 15.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
16. 16.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
17. 17.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
18. 18.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🙏 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
21. 21.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
22. 22.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your bowling was so steady today.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
23. 23.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
24. 24.True or false: “Worst model ever.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
27. 27.True or false: “Good.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Okay, cool.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
30. 30.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
32. 32.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
33. 33.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Not bad.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
34. 34.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
36. 36.🙏 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
37. 37.True or false: “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False

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