Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet
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.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
- 2.😔 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
- 3.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
- 4.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) argue back (b) tear the poster (c) sulk (d) listen and say thanks
- 5.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
- 6.🙏 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
- 7.True or false: “Sorry I laughed at you. That was unkind, and I won’t do it again.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
- 8.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
- 9.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
- 10.True or false: “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 11.True or false: “Fine work, I guess.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
- 12.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
- 13.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
- 14.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 15.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) a “but” excuse (b) blaming them (c) sorry plus a fix (d) a laugh
- 16.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
- 17.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
- 18.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Worst model ever.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
- 19.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
- 20.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 21.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
- 22.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
- 23.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story is boring.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 24.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
- 25.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
- 26.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 27.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 28.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
- 29.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
- 30.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
- 31.True or false: “Good.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
- 32.True or false: “Sorry I laughed at you. That was unkind, and I won’t do it again.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
- 33.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Ugh, that looks bad.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 34.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 35.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
- 36.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your bowling was so steady today.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
- 37.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
- 38.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
- 39.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Not bad.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
- 40.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Wrong. Obviously.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
Answer key
- True
- as soon as you can
- a real apology
- listen and say thanks
- False
- a real apology
- True
- True
- False
- False
- False
- True
- a vague compliment
- True
- sorry plus a fix
- True
- True
- unkind feedback
- True
- False
- True
- a fake apology
- unkind feedback
- a specific compliment
- True
- True
- kind, useful feedback
- False
- False
- a specific compliment
- False
- False
- unkind feedback
- True
- a fake apology
- a specific compliment
- True
- a fake apology
- a vague compliment
- unkind feedback
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