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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 579 · 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: “Fine work, I guess.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.True or false: “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Worst model ever.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  6. 6.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “It’s rubbish.” (b) “I know.” (c) “Thank you!” (d) say nothing
  7. 7.True or false: “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  9. 9.🥪 A friendly way to give feedback on a friend’s work is… (a) only the mistakes (b) a joke about them (c) total silence (d) one good thing, one tip
  10. 10.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  11. 11.🙏 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
  12. 12.True or false: “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  14. 14.True or false: “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.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
  16. 16.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) sulk (b) listen and say thanks (c) tear the poster (d) argue back
  18. 18.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  20. 20.🙏 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
  21. 21.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Good.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  22. 22.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  23. 23.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  24. 24.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Fine work, I guess.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  26. 26.🙏 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
  27. 27.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.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
  29. 29.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) blaming them (b) a “but” excuse (c) sorry plus a fix (d) a laugh
  31. 31.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  33. 33.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry I laughed at you. That was unkind, and I won’t do it again.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  34. 34.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Ugh, that looks bad.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  35. 35.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  36. 36.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.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
  39. 39.True or false: “Ugh, that looks bad.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology

Answer key

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

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