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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 730 · 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) False (b) True
  2. 2.🙏 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
  3. 3.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  4. 4.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  5. 5.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  6. 6.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Not bad.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  7. 7.🙏 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
  8. 8.🙏 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
  9. 9.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) as soon as you can (b) never (c) only if caught (d) after a year
  10. 10.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) sorry plus a fix (b) blaming them (c) a “but” excuse (d) a laugh
  12. 12.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  13. 13.True or false: “Wrong. Obviously.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  17. 17.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  18. 18.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I said sorry already, stop it.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  19. 19.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) say nothing (b) “It’s rubbish.” (c) “I know.” (d) “Thank you!”
  23. 23.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) listen and say thanks (b) argue back (c) tear the poster (d) sulk
  26. 26.True or false: “Fine work, I guess.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your bowling was so steady today.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  29. 29.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  31. 31.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  32. 32.True or false: “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Worst model ever.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  35. 35.🥪 A friendly way to give feedback on a friend’s work is… (a) one good thing, one tip (b) total silence (c) only the mistakes (d) a joke about them
  36. 36.True or false: “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” is unkind feedback. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story is boring.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  38. 38.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it is too formal (b) it gets free food (c) it is a rule (d) it shows respect
  40. 40.True or false: “Worst model ever.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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