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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 679 · 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: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.🙏 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
  4. 4.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Okay, cool.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  5. 5.🙏 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
  6. 6.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.True or false: “Nice.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.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
  9. 9.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  11. 11.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  12. 12.True or false: “Nice.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  15. 15.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Good.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  16. 16.🙏 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
  17. 17.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  18. 18.True or false: “Not bad.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.🥪 A friendly way to give feedback on a friend’s work is… (a) a joke about them (b) only the mistakes (c) one good thing, one tip (d) total silence
  20. 20.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  21. 21.🙏 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
  22. 22.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  24. 24.True or false: “Ugh, that looks bad.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) a “but” excuse (b) a laugh (c) blaming them (d) sorry plus a fix
  26. 26.True or false: “Fine work, I guess.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Wrong. Obviously.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  29. 29.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “Good.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  34. 34.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) after a year (b) never (c) as soon as you can (d) only if caught
  36. 36.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  37. 37.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “Thank you!” (b) “I know.” (c) say nothing (d) “It’s rubbish.”
  38. 38.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
  39. 39.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “Worst model ever.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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