SIBUGON INTEGRATED SCHOOL

Sibugon, Lopez Jaena, Mis. Occ.

ORAL COMMUNICATION in CONTEXT
FIRST GRADING EXAMINATION
2017-2018

Name:__________________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________ Score:__________

I. Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following elements of communication refers to the information or ideas conveyed by the speaker?
A. receiver C. context
B. channel D. message
2. Which model depicts communication as linear?
A. Transaction model C. Shannon-Weaver model
B. Inventive 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 or expertise
5. Which of the following refers to the use of simple yet precise and powerful words?
A. Vividness C. Brevity
B. Clarity D. Appropriateness
6. Which of the following statements show the positive regards 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 C. Denial
B. Defense D. Minimization
9. Which of the following cannot be considered a characteristic of a competent intercultural communicator?
A. Inclusive C. open-minded
B. Polite 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.”
II. Directions: Identify the type of speech style appropriate for the following situations. Write your answer
before the number. (Five Speech Styles: intimate, casual, consultative, formal, and frozen)
_____________________________ 11. talking to a counselor or psychiatrist
_____________________________ 12. giving last-minute instructions to players
_____________________________ 13. delivering campaign speeches
_____________________________ 14. delivering a speech at the UN Summit
_____________________________ 15. delivering news reports
_____________________________ 16. talking and laughing about memorable experiences
_____________________________ 17. communicating while playing sports
_____________________________ 18. having a one-on-one conversation with a loved one
_____________________________ 19. delivering an oratorical speech
_____________________________ 20. leading a prayer before meal
 III. Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Identify and choose the answer on the box. Write your answer on
the space provided. For numbers 29-32, identify the type of communicative strategy in each statement.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES.
NOMINATION TERMINATION REGULATION RESTRICTION
RESTRICTION TOPIC SHIFTING MOTIVATION DYAD
TOPIC CONTROL REPAIR BREVITY COMPLETENESS
_____________________ 21. It covers how procedural formality or informality affects the development of
topic in conversations.
_____________________22. It refers to the conversation participants’ close-initiating expressions that end a
topic in a conversation.
_____________________23. It refers to how speakers address the problems in speaking, listening, and
comprehending that they may encounter in a conversation.
_____________________24. It is the self-righting mechanism in any social interaction.
_____________________25. In communication, it refers to any limitation you may have as a speaker.
_____________________26. It pertains to the process by which people decide who takes the conversational
floor.
_____________________27. It is carried out by a speaker to collaboratively and productively establish a topic.
_____________________28. It is where one part of a conversation ends and where another begins.
_____________________29. “Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.”
_____________________30. “One of the essential lessons I gained from the discussion is the importance of
sports and wellness to a healthy lifestyle.”
_____________________31. “Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our government?”
_____________________32. “Hey, how are you? I missed you!”

IV. Direction: Complete the semantic web below with a word or group of words relevant to communication.

DEFINITION ELEMENTS

COMMUNICATION
1. 1.

2.
MODELS 3.
2.
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3.
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SHANNON-WEAVER MODEL TRANSACTION MODEL

V. Direction: Complete the following table with information related to Searle’s Classification of Speech Acts.
(1pt each)
CLASSIFICATION
EXAMPLE
OFSPEECH ACT

ASSERTIVE

DIRECTIVE

COMMISIVE

EXPRESSIVE

DECLARATION

VI. Direction: Identify and discuss the differences among the types of speech contexts using the graphic
organizer below.
TYPE DESCRIPTION/DEFINITION

VII. Essay. (3 pts each)

1. What are the things that you need to consider when communicating in a multicultural context?

2. Describe a competent intercultural communicator.

3. How can the sudden change in communicative strategy in a conversation affect the quality of
interaction?

--May the odds be ever in your favor--