First Quarter Examination Test

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

Directions: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the BEST answer.

1. It is the idea being transmitted by the sender to the receiver. It includes three
aspects – content, structure, and style.
A. Channel
B. Feedback
C. Message
D. Sender

2. It is a situation where communication takes place.

A. The receiver interprets the message.
B. Both sender and receiver need to exchange messages.
C. The sender recognizes the communication style of the other.
D. The sender translates the message into a perceivable form.

3. It is characterized by being a “selective” listener.

A. Jay displays a blank look.
B. Rina changes the subject from time to time.
C. Tom asks questions to seek greater understanding.
D. Ana gives feedback to acknowledge the speaker’s emotions.

4. Which of the following elements affects the flow of any communication process?
A. Barrier
C. Feedback
B. Channel
D. Source

5. Which element is NOT found in the Shannon-Weaver model?

A. Barrier
C. Feedback
B. Channel
D. Receiver

6. Which of the following is an example of one-way communication?

A. Teachers brainstorm about school crises.
B. A church leader giving a homily to a crowd of people.
C. A teacher encourages students to give their ideas on an issue.
D. Classmates talking about how to accomplish their assignments.

7. It refers to the natural or environmental conditions that hinder a successful

communication transaction.
A. Cultural barrier
C. Physical barrier
B. External noise
D. Psychological barrier

8. This is an example of when a linguistic barrier to communication becomes

evident.
A. A professor explains his lessons eloquently in class.
B. Elena is afraid to deliver her opening remarks.
C. People do not understand each other’s language.
D. The transmitter disrupted the speech of Ms. Speaker.
9. Which of the following is an example of a psychological barrier?
A. Ability to read minds
B. Dissatisfaction with customer service
C. Inattentiveness to details
D. Poor listening skills

10.Consider this statement: “I now pronounce you as husband and wife.” Who
among the following can say this and make a marital union?
A. Priest
B. Teacher
C. Retired policeman
D. Famous celebrity

11.What do you think the speaker means when he/she says, "Can you carry these
for me?"
A. The speaker does not make sense.
B. The speaker does not mean anything.
C. The speaker is requesting me to help him/her carry his things.
D. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to carry his/her things.

12.You and your sibling were playing in your room. Suddenly, your mother entered
the room and she angrily said, "It's dirty here!" How would you interpret what
she said?
A. She feels happy.
B. She just wants to get angry.
C. She wants you to clean the room
D. She does not feel well that is why she got angry.

13.Based on the scenario in item number 12, what will your next action be?
A. I will ignore my mother.
B. I will continue playing with my sibling.
C. I will agree with her and say that the room is dirty.
D.I will stop playing with my sibling and will clean the room.

14.In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?

A. I am sad and feeling blue!"
B. "I checked her outputs last week."
C. I promise to help you with your problems."
D. "I think following the law makes us responsible citizens.

15.What type of speech context refers to the process of imparting information

through television, radio, newspaper, magazines, books, billboards, internet,
and other types of media?
A. Interpersonal
C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal
D. Public Communication

16.Which of these types of speech context takes place between and among people
and establishes personal relationship between and among them?
A. Interpersonal
C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal
D. Public Communication

17. A type of illocutionary act in which the speaker expresses belief about the truth
of a proposition like boasting, suggesting, asserting, concluding, and swearing.
A. Assertive
B. Expressive
C. Directive
D. Declarative

18.The following are types of speech according to purpose EXCEPT one.

A. Informative speech
C. Persuasive speech
B. Impromptu speech
D. Entertainment speech

19.Which of the following refers to the utterance that a speaker makes in order to
achieve an intended effect?
A. Speech Act
C. Speech Style
B. Speech Demo
D. Speech Variation

20. “I love you” is an example of expression that produces what function of

communication?
A. Motivation
B. Emotional expression
C. Social interaction
D. Information

21. “I want to be a billionaire’’ is a form expressing what function of communication?

A. Motivation
B. Social interaction
C. Emotional expression
D. Information

22. Which one of the following is NOT an example of intrapersonal communication?

A. Sending a text message to a friend
B. Talking to yourself
C Writing a note to yourself
D. Thinking about problem

23. Which of these is an example of dyadic communication?

A. Two brothers arguing
B. A coach and a player discussing last week’s game
C. A husband and wife making plans for the summer vacation
D. All of this are correct

24. Why do you think group communication involves a different set of skills than
interpersonal communication? It is because __________________.
A. In a group, one sender has many different receivers to take into account
B. In a group, one receiver has many different senders to take into account
C. Group, by definition, consists more than two people
D. Group communication is more important than interpersonal communication

25.You provided reassuring and comforting words to a friend was feeling down.
A. Dyad communication
B. Public communication
C. Mass communication
D. Interpersonal communication

26. You are having a discussion with your group mates on how to finish the assign
task.
A. public communication
B. small group communication
C. dyad communication
D. interpersonal communication

27. Karen thinks about the things she did the whole day and writes them in her
journal.
A. Intrapersonal
B. Dyad
C. Mass communication
D. Small group

28. The TV news anchor is giving the latest news update.

A. Public communication
B. Mass communication
C. Interpersonal communication
D. Intrapersonal communication

29.Every morning, Sarah faces the mirror and talks to herself asking what clothes
to wear for the day, what food to eat and what things to do. This scenario is one
of the many typical samples of this type of speech context.
A. Interpersonal
C. Public
B. Intrapersonal
D. All of the above

30.You were part of a student council campaign and were asked to prepare a 3-
minute rebuttal speech on the issue of cyber bullying. As an advocate, you
spoke in front of everybody during the meeting-de-advance. This scenario is one
of the many types of this speech context.
A. Interpersonal
C. Public
B. Intrapersonal
D. All of the above

31. Group 5 discussed the effects of social media on communication skills.

A. Intrapersonal communication
B. Interpersonal communication
C. Mass communication
D. Public communication

32. Which of the following is NOT an informative speech.

A. Demonstration speech
B. Descriptive speech
C. Explanatory speech
D. Motivational speech

33. Which of the following is an example of entertainment speech.

A. Motivational speech
B. Demonstration speech
C. Explanatory speech
D. TV shows

34. What are the common forms of entertainment topics?

A. After-dinner speech
B. Inspirational speech
C. Ceremonial speech
D. All of this are correct

35. Which of the following is the type of informative speeches?

A. Ceremonial speech
B. Descriptive speech
C. Inspirational speech
D. After-dinner speech

For Items 36-40. Apply the principles of effective delivery by choosing the
appropriate action from the options below that the speaker should do for each
situation. Write the letter of your answer.

A. Check her voice in the microphone to know whether it is audible enough.

B. Avoid gripping the edges of the podium with both hands and avoid hiding
them behind the podium.
C. Check the venue before the scheduled speech and arrive hours earlier in
the venue.
D. Ask the organizers about the estimated audience so she can adjust her
delivery.

36. Ana, the SK Chairperson was invited to introduce a visitor in her barangay so a
welcome remark was necessary. But she had the tendency to feel restless when
talking in front of a crowd.

37. Jose was the representative for the inter school debate. Unfortunately, he got
sick days before the event and as an effect, his voice was not well modulated.
With this, he was worried whether the competition would be held in an open air
venue or in a function hall.

38. Mrs. Santos was known for her soft modulated voice, especially when she was
discussing a lesson to her class. Aside from this, she was also known to be
religious, so she was asked to deliver a speech for one of the empowering
activities.

39. Mr. Cruz, the new president of the homeowner’s association, was asked to
deliver a speech for their first general assembly but he was afraid that the
people might not listen attentively.

40. A local environmental group planned to organize a tree-planting activity. In

addition to their preparations, Mr. Delos Reyes was asked to inform the public
but he did not know how many participants were expected to join in the
activity.

41. Which is NOT a reason for doing audience profiling?

A. It will help the speaker limit the content.
B. It will help the speaker make an impressive speech.
C. It will help the speaker identify the language to be used during the
delivery.
D. It will help the speaker discover information in order to connect with the
audience.

42. What function of a good introduction is evident when a speaker tells a joke or
an anecdote or a powerful statement?
A. Preview the main idea
B. Establish credibility
C. Gain audience attention
D. State the purpose of the speech

43. What function of the introduction is used when a speaker shows the audience
that he is reliable and trustworthy to discuss the topic?
A. Preview the main idea
B. Establish credibility
C. Gain audience attention
D. State the purpose of the speech

44. A type of illocutionary act which commits the speaker to future actions such as
promising, planning, vowing, and betting.
A. Declarative
B. Assertive
C. Commissive
D. Directive

45. A type of illocutionary act which brings a change in an external situation simply
put, declarations bring into existence, or cause the state of affairs which they refer
to.
A. Assertive
B. Declarative
C. Directive
D. Expressive

46. A type of illocutionary act in which the speaker expresses his/her feelings or
emotional reactions.
A. Directive
B. Expressive
C. Declarative
D. Commissive

47. A type of illocutionary act in which the speaker tries to make the addresses
perform an action by way of commanding, requesting, begging, inviting, pleading, or
insisting.
A. Declarative
B. Commissive
C. Expressive
D. Directive

48. What types of act that is carries a directive for the audience.
A. Locutionary acts
B. Speech acts P
C. Illocutionary acts
D. Declaration acts

49.A types of act that refers to any utterances that may contain statements or words
about objects. It may be a word, or even a phrase that has a meaning.
A. Locutionary acts
B. Speech acts
C. Illocutionary acts
D. Declaration acts

50. ‘’The Philippine Normal University was established in 1901’’ is an example of

giving information using what language form?
A. Rhetorical question
B. Statement
C. Imperative
D. Question

Prepared by:

JOAN D. INIEGO, T-I

Subject Teacher