NAME: ____________________________________ YEAR/SECTION: ____________________

SUMMATIVE EXAM IN ORAL COMMUNICATION

TEST I. Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations. Write your
answers on the space provided.

___________________ 1.The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.
___________________ 2. Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays.
___________________ 3. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a
complicated life.
___________________ 4. Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.
___________________ 5. The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.
___________________ 6. Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.
___________________ 7. The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address.
___________________ 8. A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an
interview.
___________________ 9. The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a public
forum.
___________________ 10. A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.

TEST II. Write T before each number if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.
_________ 1. Consider ethics in your speech at all times.
_________ 2. Effective use of nonverbal communication can strengthen your message.
_________ 3. How you communicate reflects who you are as a person.
_________ 4. One way to help you build credibility is through effective nonverbal communication.

_________ 5. There are certain words that are only appropriate at certain times and places.

_________ 6. To achieve clarity, we must speak the same language as our listeners.

_________ 7. The use of too many fillers can distract your listeners.

_________ 8. Verbal communication is better than nonverbal communication.

_________ 9. When you talk to others, you should not assume too quickly that they understand the
message that you convey.

_________ 10. When you communicate, choose what you want to say and how you want to say it.