Kindness toward other people

The idea

Kind describes someone or an action that shows care. Say kind to someone and kind of someone to do something.

Examples

• A kind neighbour carried our bags.
• The teacher is kind to new students.
• It was kind of you to call.
• The nurse gave me a kind smile.
• Our host was kind and offered us tea.
• Please be kind to the new player.

Watch out

Do not use kind at for the person receiving kindness; use kind to.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the right word. A person who helps others is ___. (kind / unkind)

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   kind

   Kind fits a person who helps others.

2. Choose the right word. It was kind ___ you to share your lunch. (of / for)

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   of

   Of introduces the person who shared lunch in this pattern.

3. Choose the right word. Please be kind ___ your classmates. (to / at)

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   to

   To introduces the classmates receiving kindness.

Use it today

Describe a kind action someone did for another person.