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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 629 · 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: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) sulk (b) tear the poster (c) argue back (d) listen and say thanks
  3. 3.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I said sorry already, stop it.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  4. 4.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your bowling was so steady today.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  5. 5.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  6. 6.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  7. 7.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Fine work, I guess.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  8. 8.🙏 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
  9. 9.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) blaming them (b) a “but” excuse (c) a laugh (d) sorry plus a fix
  12. 12.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Wrong. Obviously.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  13. 13.True or false: “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) only if caught (b) as soon as you can (c) after a year (d) never
  15. 15.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
  16. 16.True or false: “You sounded silly up there.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  19. 19.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  23. 23.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  24. 24.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story is boring.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  30. 30.True or false: “Good.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🥪 A friendly way to give feedback on a friend’s work is… (a) one good thing, one tip (b) only the mistakes (c) total silence (d) a joke about them
  32. 32.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.🙏 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
  34. 34.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  36. 36.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  37. 37.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “Thank you!” (b) say nothing (c) “I know.” (d) “It’s rubbish.”
  38. 38.🙏 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
  39. 39.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  40. 40.True or false: “Worst model ever.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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