Kind Words and Feedback Worksheet
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.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Worst model ever.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 2.🙏 Someone praises your drawing. What is a good reply? (a) say nothing (b) “Thank you!” (c) “I know.” (d) “It’s rubbish.”
- 3.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Not bad.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
- 4.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Great model! The labels could be a bit bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 5.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Ugh, that looks bad.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 6.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry… not sorry!” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
- 7.True or false: “Your story is boring.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 8.💐 Why say “thank you” to the bus driver or the canteen didi? (a) it shows respect (b) it is a rule (c) it gets free food (d) it is too formal
- 9.👂 A friend gives you feedback on your poster. What should you do first? (a) argue back (b) listen and say thanks (c) sulk (d) tear the poster
- 10.🧩 A real apology includes… (a) a laugh (b) a “but” excuse (c) blaming them (d) sorry plus a fix
- 11.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your drawing has lovely colours; maybe make the sky bigger.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 12.True or false: “I’m sorry I was late. Next time I’ll leave earlier.” is a fake apology. (a) False (b) True
- 13.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a specific compliment. (a) True (b) False
- 14.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
- 15.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I said sorry already, stop it.” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
- 16.True or false: “Sorry, but it’s your fault for leaving it there.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
- 17.🙏 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
- 18.True or false: “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
- 19.🥪 A friendly way to give feedback on a friend’s work is… (a) a joke about them (b) only the mistakes (c) total silence (d) one good thing, one tip
- 20.True or false: “I’m sorry I broke your pencil. I’ll get you a new one.” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
- 21.True or false: “I said sorry already, stop it.” is a real apology. (a) True (b) False
- 22.True or false: “You explained the sum so clearly — thanks!” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
- 23.True or false: “Okay, cool.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
- 24.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “Your story is boring.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 25.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your bowling was so steady today.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
- 26.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 27.True or false: “The way you shaded the mango looks real.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
- 28.True or false: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” is a real apology. (a) False (b) True
- 29.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a vague compliment. (a) True (b) False
- 30.True or false: “Sorry for shouting. I was upset, but that’s no excuse.” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
- 31.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Good.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
- 32.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You spoke clearly. Try looking up at the class more.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
- 33.😔 You hurt a friend by mistake. When should you say sorry? (a) never (b) after a year (c) only if caught (d) as soon as you can
- 34.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “Sorry if you got upset. You’re too sensitive.” (a) a fake apology (b) a real apology
- 35.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a vague compliment (b) a specific compliment
- 36.True or false: “Sorry… not sorry!” is a fake apology. (a) True (b) False
- 37.True or false: “Nice try! Check step 2 of the sum once more.” is kind, useful feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 38.🙏 A real apology or a fake one? “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday. Can I treat you tomorrow?” (a) a real apology (b) a fake apology
- 39.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Your story’s ending really surprised me!” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
- 40.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Fine work, I guess.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
Answer key
- unkind feedback
- “Thank you!”
- a vague compliment
- kind, useful feedback
- unkind feedback
- a fake apology
- False
- it shows respect
- listen and say thanks
- sorry plus a fix
- kind, useful feedback
- False
- True
- a specific compliment
- a fake apology
- False
- a fake apology
- False
- one good thing, one tip
- True
- False
- True
- False
- unkind feedback
- a specific compliment
- unkind feedback
- False
- True
- False
- False
- a vague compliment
- kind, useful feedback
- as soon as you can
- a fake apology
- a vague compliment
- True
- True
- a real apology
- a specific compliment
- a vague compliment
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