Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 172 · 40 questions

Tip (Kind, clear, useful): Giving: start with one good point, give one specific tip, talk about the work (not the person), speak soon and in private. Unhelpful: “That was bad”, mocking, only listing mistakes, comparing with others, bringing up old errors, vague praise only. Taking: “Thank you, I will work on that.” Ask for an example if unclear. Do not argue, sulk or hit back.

1. 1.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
4. 4.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only the mistakes (b) a long lecture (c) only praise (d) one good point, one tip
5. 5.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
7. 7.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
8. 8.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
10. 10.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the person (b) being specific (c) vague praise only (d) only listing mistakes
12. 12.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) giving one clear tip (c) only listing mistakes (d) speaking privately
13. 13.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is rude (b) it is too long (c) it is not specific (d) it is too detailed
14. 14.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
15. 15.True or false: “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: giving one clear tip? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) giving one clear tip (c) shouting it in public (d) only listing mistakes
19. 19.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
21. 21.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) only listing mistakes (c) mocking the person (d) being specific
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) speaking privately (c) vague praise only (d) giving one clear tip
23. 23.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) shouting it in public (c) giving one clear tip (d) starting with a positive
25. 25.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
26. 26.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) mocking the person (c) only listing mistakes (d) vague praise only
30. 30.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) bringing up old errors (c) only listing mistakes (d) speaking privately
32. 32.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) old mistakes (b) the work, not the person (c) the person’s looks (d) their family
33. 33.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: starting with a positive? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
34. 34.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
35. 35.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
36. 36.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) loudly, in front of all (b) never (c) soon after, in private (d) a month later
37. 37.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
38. 38.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True

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