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Habit #1-Be Proactive

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define proactive.

a)

people who take responsibility for their lives and those who make it happen

b)

The people who blame others and who get happened to

c)

Any kind of violence that results in physical harm or damage

2.

You overhear your best friend bad-mouthing you in front of a group. She doesn't know you heard. Which response is proactive?

a)

Forgive her.

b)

Tell her off and then hit her.

c)

Spread awful rumors about her. After all, she did it to you.

3.

I'm not going to let your bad mood rub off on me.

a)

Proactive

b)

Reactive

4.
Which language below does NOT reflect a proactive attitude? 
a)
I'll do it. 
b)
There's nothing I can do. 
c)
I choose to...
d)
I can do better than that. 
5.
When someone is rude to you, what should your first step be? 
a)
Glare at them. 
b)
Say something rude back. 
c)
Storm off. 
d)
Push pause and think about your response. 
6.
Identify the statement as either Proactive or Reactive.
*
"There's nothing I can do."
a)
Proactive
b)
Reactive
7.
Which of the following is NOT a habit of a proactive student.
a)
Being on time and at school.
b)
Waiting to the last minute to finish homework.
c)
Participating in class.
d)
Having all materials prepared for class. 
8.
Identify the following statement as proactive language or reactive language:  
"I can do better than that". 
a)
Proactive
b)
Reactive
9.
Which language DOES show a proactive attitude? 
a)
Let's look at all our options
b)
I'll try.
c)
I have to. 
d)
You ruined my day. 
10.

What happens if you have excessive absences in a class?

a)

nothing

b)

You might FF (fail)

c)

You will get them waived

d)

Your grade will go up!

11.

What are great ways to be successful in high school

a)

come to school every day

b)

Do your work and turn it in

c)

Ask for help when you need it

d)

GET INVOLVED

e)

ALL of the above

12.
Identify the statement as either Proactive or Reactive.
*
"I will do this."
a)
Proactive
b)
Reactive
13.
Identify the statement as either Proactive or Reactive.
*
"I can create an excellent presentation."
a)
Proactive
b)
Reactive
14.
Identify the statement as either Proactive or Reactive.
*
"He makes me so mad."
a)
Proactive
b)
Reactive
15.
Identify the statement as either Proactive or Reactive.
*
"My teacher gave me an F."
a)
Proactive
b)
Reactive
16.
Identify the statement as either Proactive or Reactive.
*
"There has to be a way to get this done."
a)
Proactive
b)
Reactive
17.
Identify the statement as either Proactive or Reactive.
*
"I have to get this done."
a)
Proactive
b)
Reactive
18.
Identify the statement as either Proactive or Reactive.
*
"They won't let me do that."
a)
Proactive
b)
Reactive
19.
Identify the statement as either Proactive or Reactive.
*
"I won't let your bad mood ruin my day."
a)
Proactive
b)
Reactive
20.
Which of the following is a behavior of a proactive person?
a)
Waiting for a problem to be solved.
b)
Being rude when something doesn't go your way.
c)
Taking charge and finding a solution.
d)
Acting on impulse.
21.
Which of the following things do you have control over?
a)
The weather.
b)
How other people behave.
c)
Events happening in other countries.
d)
How you react to things that happen to you.
22.

What is the main idea of this passage?


You can usually hear the difference between proactive and reactive people by the type of language they use. Reactive language usually sounds like this: "That's me." That's just the way I am." "There's nothing I can do." What they are really saying is, "I'm not responsible for the way I act." Reactive language takes power away from you and gives it to something or someone else.

a)

Reactive language is bad.

b)

Proactive language is very powerful.

c)

Reactive language takes power away from you and gives it to something or someone else.

d)

Reactive language gives power to a person because they have more justification for a reaction.

23.

What is the main idea of this passage?


The fact is, we can't control everything that happens to us. We can't control the color of our skin, who will win the NBA finals, where we were born, who our parents are, how much tuition will be next fall, or how others might treat us. But there is one thing we can control; how we respond to what happens to us. And that is what counts! This is why we need to stop worrying things we can't control and start worrying about things we can.

a)

It doesn't pay to worry.

b)

We can't control everything that happens to us, so we shouldn't worry at all.

c)

We can't control everything that happens to us, but we can control how we respond.

d)

We can't control everything that happens to us, so focus on other things more important.

24.

What is the main idea of this passage?


Being proactive really means two things. First, you take responsibility for your life. Second, you have a "can-do" attitude. Can-do is very different from "no-can-do."


George Bernard Shaw, the English playwright, knew all about can-do. Listen to how he said it: "People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them."

a)

Being proactive means having a can-do attitude.

b)

Being proactive means being able to accomplish anything.

c)

Being proactive means blaming others or circumstances.

d)

Being proactive is looking for what you want, and waiting for it to happen.

25.
True or False? You are responsible for your own life. 
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Your best friend says he/she is too busy to hang out but you see him/her on social media having fun with others. What is the proactive choice the next time you see him/her? 
a)
Chew him/her out and storm off. 
b)
Decide he/she is two-faced and give him/her the silent treatment.
c)
Exclude him/her just like he/she did to you.
d)
Realize he/she has weaknesses just like you. Forgive him/her. 
27.
Which of the following would be considered part of your Circle of NO Control? 
a)
past mistakes
b)
choices ahead of you
c)
how you respond to situations
d)
the words you use
28.
What is a paradigm?
a)
focus
b)
your perspective
c)
your work hours
d)
your alertness
29.
Explain Habit 1 - Be proactive...
a)
I spend my time on things that are the most important
b)
I value other people's strengths and learn from others.  
c)
Think all you can eat buffet.  Everyone can win.
d)
I am a responsible person.  I take initiative.  I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods
30.

Define reactive

a)

People who take responsibility for their lives and those who make it happen

b)

People who blame others and who get happened to

c)

Any kind of violence that results in physical harm or damage

31.

Leave me alone. It's none of your business.

a)

Proactive

b)

Reactive