Naic National High School – Satellite

Labac, Naic, Cavite “An honest zero is better than a cheated one hundred”

First Quarterly Test in Oral Communication in Context

Directions: Analyze the following statements. From the options given below, choose the one that is asked for. Choose the letter that
corresponds to your answer. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

1. Which of the following elements of communication refers to the information or ideas conveyed by the speaker?
a. receiver b. channel c. context d. message
2. Which model depicts communication as linear?
a. Transaction Model b. Inventive model c. Shannon-Weaver Model d. Schramm Model
3. Which function of communication is served when people’s feelings are being invoked?
a. information dissemination c. social interaction
b. control d. emotional expression
4. Which barrier is characterized by a set of vocabulary in a certain field?
a. international profession c. emotional barrier
b. jargon d. specialized field of expertise
5. Which of the following refers to the use of simple yet precise and powerful words?
a. vividness b. clarity c. brevity d. appropriateness
6. Which of the following statements shows positive regard to cultural differences?
a. I share relevant information about my culture, and make sure it is more than what others share about theirs.
b. I do not think that my own culture is better than others’.
c. I communicate for others to understand and appreciate my own culture.
d. I do not exert effort in learning about others’ cultures.
7. Which of the following best defines intercultural communication?
a. It happens when individuals negotiate, interact, and create meanings while bringing in their varied cultural backgrounds.
b. It is a competition among people set to make their cultures known.
c. It is an organized procedure where everyone speaks of his/her culture.
d. It happens when a specific culture is regarded as the best among the rest.
8. Which DMIS stage is shown in the statement, “People of different cultures are not really unique. They are categorically the same.”
a. acceptance b. defense c. denial d. minimization
9. Which of the following cannot be considered a characteristic of a competent intercultural communicator?
a. inclusive b. polite c. open-minded d. idealistic
10. Which of the following statements best shows INTEGRATION as a DMIS stage?
a. “I hear you and I want to see how I can benefit from what you said.”
b. “I can see nothing new in what we all presented.”
c. “I don’t think your suggestions will work. They don’t serve any of our interests here.”
d. “Maybe I can make necessary adjustments in order to meet our objectives.”
11. In which speech style are jargon, lingo, and street slang usually used?
a. intimate b. formal c. casual d. covert
12. An indirect speech act occurs when…
a. there is no direct connection between the form of the utterance and the intended meaning.
b. there is a direct connection between the form of the utterance and the intended meaning.
c. there is no direct connection between the intention and the intended meaning.
d. there is a direct connection between the intention and the intended meaning.
13. This refers to the ability of a speaker to use linguistic knowledge to effectively communicate with others.
a. Interpersonal communication c. Social interaction
b. Communicative competence d. Communicative strategy
14. Which of the following statements show a commissive speech act?
a. “I want to eat some cake.” c. “I’ll be here tomorrow at 6pm.”
b. “She went out!” d. “I’m sorry I was so angry at you yesterday.”
15. Which of the following is NOT a speech context?
a. Intrapersonal communication c. Long distance communication
b. Dyad communication d. Mass communication
16. Restriction in communication refers to any you may have as a speaker.
a. limitation b. ideas c. noises d. internal conflict
17. Which of the following is an example of a frozen speech style?
a. Panatang Makabayan c. A commencement speech
b. The President’s SONA d. Opening remarks
18. Who proposed the classification of illocutionary acts?
a. John Austin b. John Searle c. John Cena d. Martin Joos
19. Which statement reflects termination?
a. “Well then, I think we’re good. See you!”
b. “I didn’t know about that.”
c. “So, have you heard about the forest fire in Davao?”
d. “You’re hired!”
20. An intrapersonal communication involves…
a. One speaker b. Two speakers c. A small group d. A speaker and an audience
21. It refers to the sharing of thoughts and feelings.
a. Exploration b. communication c. Excursion d. Commitment
22. Which of the following displays encoding?
a. Mel went to the museum and looked at old pictures.
b. Mel saw a picture and thought of how she will tell her friends about it.
c. Mel told her friends about the pictures that she saw in the museum.
d. Mel solicited comments feedbacks about her story.
23. This model of communication is interactive
a. Transaction Model b. Inventive model c. Shannon-Weaver Model d. Schramm Model
24. After listening to the instructions of the teacher, the students tried to interpret the message. This element of communication is
a. sender b. receiver c. encoding d. decoding
25. The reaction / response given by the receiver to the message of the sender is called __________
a. message b. channel c. feedback d. barrier
26. One thing that differs between the two communication model is
a. the absence of receiver in the Shannon- Weaver model
b. the presence of barriers in the transaction model
c. the absence of feedback in the Shannon-weaver model
d. the presence of channel in the transaction model
27. Which among the following statements is TRUE?
a. The Shannon-Weaver communication model is interactive
b. Shannon-Weaver model and transaction model are almost the same
c. in the transaction model, the sender also is a receiver since there is an exchange of ideas between / among the people
talking.
d. Transaction model shows the conversational flow between businessmen only.
28. Which among the following situations is a manifestation of breakdown in communication?
a. Justine and his wife were talking over the phone. Justine cannot understand what his wife was saying because of
weakness of signal.
b. Marissa is mute and deaf. She went to the store to buy supplies. She was looking for pepper but couldn’t find it so she
decided to ask the merchandiser. She used sign language but unfortunately, the merchandiser couldn’t understand her.
c. The teacher was teaching when the students in the next room began shouting and drumming the table which caused so
much noise. The students could not hear their teacher’s voice anymore.
d. all of the above

What could possibly be done in the following situations?

29. You were assigned to attend to a person with disability. The girl could not talk; hence she uses sign language whenever she
wants to say something. You do not have background in sign language.
a. quit the job
b. ask someone who knows sign language to help you understand her.
c. try shouting at the girl; she might hear you if you would do so
d. guess what she is trying to tell you
30. You are reviewing for a quiz when your siblings suddenly came laughing out loud. They went on laughing and you cannot focus
anymore.
a. Look for a place in your house where there is less noise.
b. shout at your siblings and tell them to shut up.
c. cry and throw your books away.
d. stop reviewing and join your siblings’ conversation.
31. After the fieldtrip, your squad is talking about their experiences but you noticed that all of them are talking at the same time; not
wanting to give each other their own chance to speak.
a. walk away
b. laugh at what they are doing
c. call their attention and ask them to take turns in talking
d. punch them one by one for them to stop talking
32. While attending mass, the people sitting behind you keep on talking and giggling. They are already causing noise and even the
people seated next to you are already getting irritated.
a. stand and find another seat
b. politely tell them to please lower their voice
c. give them a sharp glance
d. talk to your seatmate and tell them how irritated you are of the people behind you
33. You are watching a concert when suddenly you felt your phone vibrating. It is your mom calling. You want to answer the call but
it’s very noisy then.
a. answer the phone right there; your mom might get mad if you reject the call.
b. ignore the call and just explain later.
c. turn off your phone so that nobody can call you again
d. reject the call then text your mom to tell her that you cannot pick up her call because if the noise

34. When the speaker throws joke to make the audience laugh, his purpose is
a. to persuade c. to entertain
b. to inspire d. to inform
35. Laura was invited to give a talk in an event in their barangay. She started searching for facts about the topic and created a very
good presentation. She intends
a. to persuade c. to entertain
b. to inspire d. to inform
36. Dr. Andrada graced the founding anniversary of the Sinag Tala Foundation. There he told the people that he, too, was an orphan
helped by the foundation. He retaliated his experiences and hard work that brought him to where he is right now. He expressed his
gratitude to the foundation and promised to help the children under their care.
a. to persuade c. to entertain
b. to inspire d. to inform
37. During the seminar, one of the attendees was seen wearing a traditional outfit. Which of the following shows respect of culture?
a. The speaker eyed on the girl and threw jokes which made the crowed laugh.
b. The audience looked at the girl and started exchanging meaningful stares.
c. The organizer asked her to come up on stage to share a bit about her culture.
d. The organizer asked her to leave because her dress was inappropriate.

38. Two girls were talking. They were laughing because of the gay seated next to them. This is a display of
a. happiness c. discrimination
b. insecurity d. none of the above
39. The speaker talks about the things which the girls, boys, lesbians, and gays can do.
a. Bias b. equality c. discrimination d. idealism
40. In a symposium, the speaker mentioned all the good qualities and all the things women can do which men cannot.
a. Bias b. equality c. discrimination d. idealism
41. In communication, an individual must be taught how to talk to others at the age of ___________
a. as early as possible b. 6 c. 13 d. 18
42. Formal delivery of mature messages like business is intended for
a. all ages b. elementary school students c. young entrepreneurs d. senior citizens
43. When dealing with children, speakers must
a. make the speech short and interesting
b. not inject nasty humor
c. be playful so as not to bore the children
d. all of the above
44. If asked to speak in front of people whose social status is below the poverty line (very poor), the speaker must
a. discuss about his experiences abroad and first class hotels
b. his classy lifestyle
c. talk about new cellphone models
d. livelihood programs that will help the people achieve financial stability
45. A person requested to talk to a group of people must
a. always show courtesy c. boast about achievements
b. speak without limitations d. acknowledge a particular culture and ignore the others
46. Speaker must show respect in terms of culture by
a. discussing the flaws of the culture c. comparing it with other cultures
b. appreciating its features d. suggesting changes to suit their culture to his taste
47. Which of the following is an act of disrespect to Muslim religion
a. the speaker explains the importance of wearing hijab among Muslim women
b. the speaker praises the Muslims for their faithfulness
c. the speaker condemns the attendees wearing abaya and hijab
d. the speaker shakes hands with Muslim attendees
48. An activist discusses the “wrong” teachings of a particular religion in public. This may result to
a. order b. friendship c. unity d. chaos
49. During one of the discussions, the speaker praised the teachings of different religions. The audience will be
a. informed without being offended c. rally
b. curious and change their religion d. walk out of the venue
50. When a person opens a topic for conversation in a group, he is
a. nominating b. terminating c. turn taking d. topic shifting
51. Everyone must be given the chance to talk by way of
a. nominating b. terminating c. turn taking d. topic shifting

What type of speech is applicable for the following situations?

52. Mass
a. Intimate b. Casual c. Formal d. Consultative
53. Class discussion
a. Intimate b. Casual c. Formal d. Consultative
54. State of the Nation
a. Intimate b. Casual c. Formal d. Consultative
55. Family concerns
a. Intimate b. Frozen c. Formal d. Consultative
56. Flag raising ceremony (Pledge of allegiance)
a. Intimate b. Frozen c. Formal d. Consultative
57. A host talking to her guest is an example of a
a. dyad b. Small group d. public d. mass communication
58. New casters delivering updates about what’s going on in our country is an example of
a. dyad b. Small group d. public d. mass communication
59. Maria accompanied Aling Nena in one of her visits to her parents in the province. One afternoon, Maria heard her mother and
grandmother talking about her grandfather’s condition. She wanted to say something very important to her mother. What is the
right thing to do?
a. Walk towards her mother and whisper what she has to say.
b. Call her mother by shouting her name.
c. Walk silently, say excuse me and wait until she’s given the chance to talk.
d. create noise to interrupt their conversation
60. Donna’s father is reading a newspaper. She wants to talk to her father about her school’s upcoming Prom. How should she start
the conversation?
a. say “excuse me”
b. jump and sit next to her father and tell her intentions at once
c. turn on the television to let her father know that she’s there
D. aske her mother to call her father for her

God bless
//gge

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted:

GLADYS GIRON-ENCARNACION MELANIE H. GRITA MERCY J. DE BORJA

Teacher, Oral Communication Master Teacher I Principal IV