Naga National High School

3rd Summative Exam in Oral Communication

1st Quarter/1st Semester
TEST 1: Multiple Choices:
Direction: Read the question carefully and write your answer on your ½ lengthwise.

1. Which of the following shows information dissemination?

a. announcing through the radio b. applauding the performers onstage c. buying groceries d. rallying for a cause
2. Which communicative function serves to inspire and influence?
a. emotional expression b. motivation c. regulation and control d. social interaction
3. What communicative function is used in most people’s daily activities?
a. control and regulation b. information dissemination c. motivation d. social interaction
4. What communicative function is involved when your teacher gives the coverage of the final exam?
a. control and regulation b. emotional expression c. information dissemination d. motivation
5. 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
6. Which type of INTERPERSONAL context involves at least three but not more than twelve people engaging in a face-to-face
interaction?
a. dyad communication c. small group communication
b. sharing group communication d. team communication
7. Which of the following figures of speech is commonly used in expressing vividness?
a. Hyperbole and Personification c. Simile and Hyperbole
b. Personification and Metaphor d. Simile and Metaphor
8. Which of the following is NOT a type of formal communication?
a. Family Language Culture b. Interview c. One-on-One d. Presentation
9. Which of the following refers to the number of communicators and the setting in which the communication process takes place?
a. Speech delivery c. Speech defect
b. Speech context d. Speech communication
10. The class addresses their teacher with respect in the classroom. They refrain from using rude and impolite words. Which aspect of
communication is exhibited?
a. Appropriateness b. Brevity c. Clarity d. Vividness
11. Mr. Castro used clear and direct words in his speech. Which aspect of communication did he exemplify?
a. Brevity b. Clarity c. Ethics d. Vividness
12. The following are purposes of ethics in verbal communication, EXCEPT for one, which is it?
a. To determine the audience background c. To set speaker’s credential
b. To refrain from bias judgment d. To use the appropriate language
13. Which of the following reflects the use of vividness in a speech?
a. Speaker applies dynamism and gestures to convey message
b. Speaker uses personal experiences to connect with the audience
c. Speaker uses simple words
d. Speaker varies the tone of his voice
14. Which of the following DOES NOT show importance of a nonverbal communication?
a. Gives you confidence b. Maintains secrecy
c. Makes you a dynamic speaker d. Makes your audience enthusiastic
15. Which of the following situations shows control and regulation as a communicative function?
a. a news anchor delivering the headlines b. a policeman directing the traffic
c. a policeman directing the traffic d. a young girl selling fresh flowers at the market

TEST 2: TRUE OR FALSE

Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if it is FALSE.
______1. Audience profile shall be considered under ethics.
______2. The proper use of nonverbal communication can make you an effective speaker.
______3. Your manner of communication defines what kind of speaker you are.
______4. The effective use of nonverbal communication makes you a credible speaker.
______5. Clarity is achieved by using simple and plain words that are easily understood by the audience.
______ 6. Speech Context refers to the number of communicators and the setting in which the communication process takes place.
_______7. In dyad and small group communication, you have to listen carefully and understand what the other person is saying.
Asking clarifying questions will let the other person know that you are indeed listening attentively.
______ _8. Cheering yourself up before an important event and talking to yourself while completing a task are examples of
interpersonal communication.
________9. To become a good communicator, you should at least know how to behave and respond to various speech contexts.
________10. Providing comfort to a friend who is feeling down, or simply talking with your classmates about your plans for a group
activity is an example of a dyad and small group communication at some point.
TEST 3: IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify the functions of communication being used in the statement.
_________1. I’m so thrilled to hear about your promotion.
____ _____2. Please complete the task by the end of the day.
_________3. All employees must wear safety gear on the production floor.
_________4. We are launching a new product line next quarter.
_________5. Be aware of the potential security risks associated with public Wi-fi.
_________6. I’m so frustrated with this project, it’s not going as planned.
_________7. Imagine the impact we can male if we work together towards a common goal.
_________8. Your contributions are valued and appreciated.
_________9. Maria meets her friends and talks about their plans to go to Baguio.
__________10. It’s great to meet you, let’s discuss the project details.
Identify the types of speech context being used in the statement.
___________________1. A student reviewing notes in their head before a test.
___________________2. A couple discussing their weekend plans.
___________________3. Delivering a news report.
___________________4. You provided reassuring and comforting words to a friend who was feeling down.
___________________5. You are having a discussion with your group mates on how to finish the assigned task.
___________________6. Karen thinks about the things she did the whole day and writes them in her journal.
___________________7. The TV news anchor is giving the latest news update.
___________________8. You are giving a presentation to your class.
___________________9. You are thinking about what to eat for lunch.
___________________10. A contestant performing declamation in front of a group of audience.
___________________11. Delivering an oratorical speech.
___________________12. Discussion with your group mates on how to finish the assigned tasks.
___________________13. Offering feedback on the speech performance of your classmate.
___________________14. Talking to a counsellor or psychiatrist.
____________________15. Feeling happy while thinking about how your teacher appreciated you.
TEST 4: FILL ME IN
FILL IN THE MISSING WORD:
Importance of nonverbal communication:
1. Makes the message more ___________.
2. ______________message without the use of words.
3. Makes ___________ more enthusiastic.
4. Defines the kind of __________ one is.
5. Makes one a ______________speaker.
6. Gives ____________ to the speaker.
7. Adds _________ to a speech.
8._____________ the speaker to the audience.
9. Gives the ____________a variety of ways to deliver his/her message.
10. Clarity refers to using simple yet ______________that directly express your thoughts and emotion.
11. Vividness refers to words that make the conversation or exchange of information ___________and vibrant.
12. Informal communication is characterized by free, ________ and spontaneous exchange between two or more persons.
13. _______________ is the type of communication used in formal, ceremonial or dignified gatherings.
14. Communication functions to regulate and control the behavior of a person or group of people is called ___________?
15. Communication functions as a way to share information or data in order to educate is called ____________?