First Quarter Examination

Oral Communication in Context

Directions: Read each item carefully then encircle the letter that corresponds to your 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 the response or reaction given by the receiver to the sender of the message.
A. feedback B. message C. receiver D. sender

3. It is a situation where a communication takes place.

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

4. It is the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information through speech, signal, writing, or behavior.
A. channel B. communication C. language D. message

5. This is the group of basic elements of communication.

1. source 2. Destination 3. medium 4. language

A. 1234 B. 123 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1 and 2 only

6. It is characterized by being a “selective” listener.
A. Tom asks questions to seek greater understanding.
B. Rina changes the subject from time to time.
C. Jay displays an blank look.
D. Ana gives feedback to acknowledge the speaker’s emotion.
7. The most effective form of communication is always through words.
A. Yes, because through words we are allowed to explain ourselves.
B. Yes, because there are always words to express what we want to say.
C. No, because words can be abused by people and can cause hurt or confusion.
D. No, because words can inhibit people from saying/declaring the truth.

8. It is defined as any communication that uses spoken or written words to convey a message.
A. non-verbal communication B. oral Communication
C. verbal Communication D. written and written Communication

9. It is a type of communication that does NOT use words in expressing a message.

A. non-verbal communication B. oral Communication
C. verbal Communication D. written Communication

10. It refers to the communicator or the source of information.

A. inceptor C. receiver B. originator D. sender
11. Which model shows a one-way communication where the source of information does not know
whether the message is understood or not?
A. Interactive C. Transactional model
B. Linear D. A and B

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

A. A church leader giving a homily to a crowd of people
B. A teacher encouraging students to give their thoughts on a relevant issue
C. Classmates talking about how to accomplish their assignments
D. ALL of the above

13. Which model of communication shows the interchange of ideas among different individuals and
shows progress in the process?
A. Interactive C. Transactional
B. Linear D. NONE of the above

14. Angie works for a fast food company as a cashier. A customer comes in to order sandwich and
drinks. What model of communication is described in the given situation?
A. Conversational approach C. Linear
B. Interactive D. Transactional model

15. Which of the following elements affects the flow of any communication process?
A. barrier B. channel C. feedback D. source

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

A. barrier B. channel C. feedback D. receiver
17. You and your neighbors would like to initiate a project for the benefit of the elderly in your
community. The chairman presented his proposal and ignored his constituents’ suggestions. What
model of communication is presented here?
A. Berlo’s Model C. Shannon-Weaver Model
B. Schramm Model D. Transactional Model
18. In the above situation, what element of communication is missing?
A. barrier B. context C. feedback D. receiver

19. When is a communication considered failed?

A. A negative feedback was given by the recipient of the message.
B. Both sender and receiver stopped the conversation process.
C. The persons involved fixed the problem that provoked in the process.
D. The recipient did not decode the meaning of the message sent.

20. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of communication?

A. It creates blunder that worsens an existing issue or concern.
B. It fosters good relationship among people.
C. It gears towards the solution to a problem.
D. It gives an overview of a national issue for public understanding.

21. It happens when the sender fails to communicate his/her message properly or when the intended
message is not clearly understood by the receiver.
 A. communication B. communication barrier
C. strategies to avoid communication barriers D. process of communication

22. It refers to the natural or environmental conditions that hinder a successful communication
transaction.
A. cultural barrier B. external noise C. physical barrier D. psychological barrier
23. These are issues like trauma, lack of confidence, fear, anger, frustration, and depression that may
affect the communication process.
A. external Noise B. linguistic barrier C. psychological barrier D. semantic Noise

24. It refers to the way a person responds in a communication situation affected by personal norms and
traditions.
A. cultural barrier B. linguistic barrier C. physical barrier D. psychological barrier

25. This is an example when 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.

26. This is one of the reasons why cultural diversity can make communication inefficient.
A. Cultural diversity allows people to be unique and original.
B. Different culture interpret words, gestures, and symbols differently.
C. Traditions propagate through the preservation of norms and values.
D. Values of people reflect

27. It is the main cause of semantic noise.

A. jeepneys beeping B. constructing building
C. using excessive technical jargon D. people talking too loud

28. Which best defines NOISE in the context of communication?

A. It is the sound of karaoke from your neighbor.
B. It is any sound that occurs during the communication process.
C. It is a sound that blocks or interferes communication situations.
D. It is anything that interferes with the communication.

29. Which of the following is an example of psychological barrier?

A. ability to read minds B. dissatisfaction to customer service
C. inattentiveness to detail D. poor listening skills
30. Why does communication breakdown occur?
A. because the information is overloading.
B. because of lack of attention among the audiences or receivers.
C. because the listener or receiver has a very short attention span.
D. All of the above

31. What type of speech context happens when two persons interact?
A. Dyad b. Public Communication c. Mass Communication D. Small Group
32. What type of speech context refers to communication that focuses on one person, in which the
speaker acts as both the sender and receiver of the message?
A. Interpersonal B. Intrapersonal c. mass communication D. Public Communication

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

35. 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

36. What type of speech context requires you to deliver or send the message before or in front of a
group?
A. Interpersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication

37. Which of the following is NOT a speech context?

A. Dyad Communication C. Long Story Communication
B. Intrapersonal Communication D. Mass Communication

38. Who is/are involved in an intrapersonal communication?

A. a small group C. a speaker and an audience
B. only one speaker D. two speakers
39. 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

40. You spent the night reminiscing your happy moments with someone you are interested in and
suddenly realized that you must prioritize your studies. What type of speech context is evident in the
situation?
A. Public communication C. Interpersonal communication
B. Mass communication D. Intrapersonal Communication
41. The following are types of speech according to purpose EXCEPT __________.
A. informative speech C. persuasive speech B. impromptu speech D. entertainment speech
42. All are categorized under types of speech according to delivery EXCEPT __________.
A. impromptu speech C. persuasive speech
B. extemporaneous speech D. manuscript speech

43. The primary goal of a/an ___________ is to influence the thoughts, feelings, actions, and behaviors
or attitudes of your listeners (Gamble & Gamble, 2012).
A. informative speech C. persuasive speech
B. expository speech D. entertainment speech
44. The _______________ is a type of speech that aims to make the audience relax, enjoy, and even
laugh.
A. expository speech C. persuasive speech
B. entertainment speech D. informative speech

45. Delivering a speech with the help of short notes and a clear outline is known as _________.
A. manuscript speech C. extemporaneous speech
B. memorized speech D. impromptu speech
46. Consider this statement: “I now pronounce you as husband and wife.” Who among the following can
say this and make marital union happen?
A. priest B. teacher
C. retired policeman D. famous celebrity
47. Which of the following refers to the utterance that a speaker makes in order to achieve an intended
effect?
A. Speech Act B. Speech Demo C. Speech Style D. Speech Variation

48. The following are the known functions of speech act EXCEPT:
A. apology B. greeting C. offering D. planning

49. “Please clean the house.” This utterance falls under _____ type of speech act.
A. commissive B. locutionary C. illocutionary D. permissive

50. This refers to the audience’s reaction to an utterance since it carries a directive for the audience.
A. locutionary B. illocutionary C. perlocutionary D. speech act