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Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 23: Kind words: thanks, sorry and feedback · Set 876 · 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: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “I love how you helped the new girl settle in.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  3. 3.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry I laughed at you. That was unkind, and I won’t do it again.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
  4. 4.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  5. 5.True or false: “Your story’s start is exciting. Could the end be longer?” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.True or false: “Nice.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  9. 9.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) sorry plus a fix (b) blaming them (c) a laugh (d) a “but” excuse
  10. 10.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  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.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story is boring.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
  13. 13.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  14. 14.True or false: “Okay, sorry, happy now?” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  16. 16.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  17. 17.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  18. 18.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Fine work, I guess.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
  20. 20.🥪 A friendly way to give feedback on a friend’s work is… (a) total silence (b) only the mistakes (c) one good thing, one tip (d) a joke about them
  21. 21.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Okay, sorry, happy now?” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
  22. 22.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) “Thank you!” (b) “It’s rubbish.” (c) say nothing (d) “I know.”
  24. 24.True or false: “Not bad.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.True or false: “Good.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Ugh, that looks bad.” (a) kind, useful feedback (b) unkind feedback
  27. 27.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) as soon as you can (b) after a year (c) never (d) only if caught
  28. 28.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.True or false: “Good.” is a vague compliment. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it gets free food (b) it shows respect (c) it is too formal (d) it is a rule
  33. 33.🙏 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
  34. 34.🙏 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
  35. 35.True or false: “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is unkind feedback. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Good.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
  39. 39.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🙏 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

Answer key

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

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