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Oral Communications - Midterm
Oral Communications - Midterm
NAME:_____________________________________ SCORE:________________
YEAR/SECTION:_______________________________
I. I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write on the space provided
______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
______7 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
______8 . Which of the following cannot be considered a characteristic of a competent intercultural
communicator?
A. inclusive
B. polite
C. open-minded
D. idealistic
______9 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. Read each statement. If it displays bias or insensitivity, write the group/element being
misrepresented (gender, social status, age, religion, culture). If not, write “OK.”
III. Write T before each number if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.
______15 Consider ethics in your speech at all times.
______16 Effective use of nonverbal communication can strengthen your message.
______17 How you communicate reflects who you are as a person.
______18 One way to help you build credibility is through effective nonverbal communication.
______19 There are certain words that are only appropriate at certain times and places.
______20 To achieve clarity, we must speak the same language as our listeners.
______21 The use of too many fillers can distract your listeners.
______22 Verbal communication is better than nonverbal communication.
______23 When you talk to others, you should not assume too quickly that they understand the
message that you convey.
______24 When you communicate, choose what you want to say and how you want to say it.
IV. Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations Write C for control, SI for
social interaction, M for motivation, EE for emotional expression and ID for information dissemination .
Write your answers on the space provided.
______25 The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.
______26 Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays.
______27 Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated life.
______28 Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.
______29 The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.
______30 Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.
______31 The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address.
______32 A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an interview.
______33 The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a public forum.
______34 A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.
V. Identify the type of speech style appropriate for the following situations. Write your answer before the
number.
What is communication?
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