Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 02
Schools Division of Isabela
SAN MATEO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Mateo

FINAL EXAMINATION
ORAL COMMUNICATON AND CONTEXT
Grade 11

NO ERASURE AND ALTERATION. READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS MEANS WRONG.

I. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the answer sheet provided.

1. Knowing what to say, when, where and how. It also requires that a hearer properly understands what the speaker is saying.
A. Lexical Communication C. Collocation
B. Communicative Competence D. Connotation
2. It involves correctly pronouncing and hearing words and expressions as well as producing well-formed utterances.
A. Structural communicative Competence C. Collocation
B. Communicative Competence D. Connotation
3. It involves knowing the meaning of words and expressions particularly the differences between similar words, phrases, idioms and
expressions
A. Lexical Communication C. Collocation
B. Communicative Competence D. Connotation
4. Keeping the interaction going on by asking questions and eliciting a response is called_________.
A. Turn –taking C. Topic – shifting
B. B. Topic control D. Repair
5. This occurs when the speaker intentionally or unintentionally changes the topic of the conversation.
A. Turn –taking C. Topic – shifting
B. Topic control D. Repair
6. This happens when the speaker manipulates the discussion to maintain its flow without changing the topic.
A. Turn –taking C. Topic Shifting
B. Topic control D. Repair
7. Which of the following statements will be helpful in shifting the topic back to the original flow of the conversation?
A. I appreciate your comment.
B. I will respond to that after I have discussed few more slides.
C. Okay, thank you. But, going back to our topic….
D. Can I have the floor, please?
8. When a listener fails to understand what a speaker is trying to convey.
A. Communication Breakdown C. Communicative strategy
B. Communication strategy D. Repair
9. An _______________provides the audience with a clear understanding of a concept or idea. The lectures of your teachers are the
best examples of this type.
A. informative speech C. Persuasive Speech
B. Entertainment Speech D. None of the above
10. An_____________ amuses the audience. The humorous speeches of comedians and performers are the best examples of this
type.
A. informative speech C. Persuasive Speech
B. Entertainment Speech D. None of the above
11. A _____________ seeks to provide the audience with favorable or acceptable ideas that can influence their own ideas and
decisions. The campaign speeches of the running candidates for government posts are the best examples of this type.
A. informative speech C. Persuasive Speech
B. Entertainment Speech D. None of the above
12. They are always constrained by a hectic schedule, they need ghost writers. Consequently, they would have to read the text of
the speech as it is. The President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) is a concrete example of this situation.
A. Public figures C. Spokespersons for government and private organizations
B. Media personalities D. Both A and B
13. Speakers on radio and television always battle with time limits. For example, a televised panel discussion about a social issue
may require radio and TV anchors to critically choose and refine the words of their speech in advance.
A. Public figures C. Spokespersons for government and private organizations
B. Media personalities D. Both A and B
14. This public speaking role requires a great deal of contemplation and preparation. For example, we have speeches of different
country’s spokespersons in an international seminar on climate change.
A. Public figures C. Spokespersons for government and private organizations
B. Media personalities D. Both A and B
15. A ___________requires you to commit the speech to memory so that you do not bring your notes when delivering it. As with the
manuscript speech, you also run the risk of sounding mechanical during a memorized delivery
A. memorized speech C. Extemporaneous Speech
B. Impromptu Speech D. Humorous Speech
16. _____________ speeches are delivered with little or no time for preparation. In most instances, you are called to speak at the
spur of the moment because you are expected to be knowledgeable about the subject
A. memorized speech C. Extemporaneous Speech
B. Impromptu Speech D. Humorous Speech
17. It is a planned and prepared speech. Unlike memorized or manuscript speeches which are delivered word-for-word, this speech
is delivered with the help of short notes and a clear outline.
A. memorized speech C. Extemporaneous Speech
B. Impromptu Speech D. Entertainment Speech
18. It aims to share goodwill, joy, and pleasure to the audience. The purpose of this kind of speech is not to educate, inform, or
inspire because the primary goal is to make the audience relax, enjoy, and even laugh. This means that you, the speaker, are
expected to be friendly and relaxed, but still courteous during the speech delivery. Moreover, you should know your audience well
in order to entertain them effectively.
A. memorized speech C. Persuasive speaking
B. Impromptu Speech D. Entertainment Speech
19.It is the form of communication that people of diverse backgrounds mostly engage in. This kind of speech can center on any
arguably interesting topic under the sun. When you deliver your persuasive speech, your primary goal is to influence the thoughts,
feelings, actions, and behaviors or attitudes of your listeners
A. memorized speech C. Persuasive speaking
B. Impromptu Speech D. Entertainment Speech
20. A communicative strategy which is applied to establish a topic.
A. Nomination C. performatives
B. nonverbal communication D. perlocutionary act
21. Refers to an interaction where gestures, movements, and expressions are used to convey and represent meanings.
A. Nomination C. performatives
B. nonverbal communication D. perlocutionary act
22. Verbs that execute the speech act that they intend to effect.
A. Nomination C. performatives
B. nonverbal communication D. perlocutionary act
23. A type of speech act which refers to the resulting act of what is said’
A. Nomination C. performatives
B. nonverbal communication D. perlocutionary acts
26. It refers to communication in which a speaker delivers or sends the message before or in front of a group
A. public communication C. Performative
B. Nomination D. Perlocutionary act
27. Which of the following persons is most likely to deliver a manuscript speech?
A. a comedian C. a father
B. a media personality D. a teacher
28. Which of the following is the most essential tip in memorizing a speech?
A. Remember the difficult words. C. Understand the main ideas by heart.
B. Memorize every word. D. Memorize only the major details.
29. Which of the following speeches is delivered with little or no time at all?
A. manuscript speech C. entertainment speech
B. extemporaneous speech D. impromptu speech
30. Which speech is delivered with the help of short notes or a clear outline?
A. impromptu C. memorized
B. manuscript D. extemporaneous

II. Write T before each number if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.
___________1. After your speech, it is appropriate to say “Thank you” to the organizer for the speaking opportunity.
___________2. If you find the topic uninteresting, you say, “I don’t think the topic is stimulating enough. I don’t like to say
something about it.”
___________3. Impromptu is definitely different from other forms of speeches.
___________4. Impromptu speaking challenges the speaker’s ability to organize ideas and deliver effectively in a very short period.
___________5. One way to relax is to over-think.
___________6. Saying sorry because you did not prepare is appropriate in an impromptu speech.
___________7. In an impromptu speech, there is no need for nonverbal cues.
___________8. There are strategies that can help in verbalizing thoughts.
___________9. Warming up before the speech can ease your tensed nerves.
___________10. In impromptu speaking, your audiences don’t care about your transitions anymore.

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

ADELINE L. PASCUAL CAMENN G. OMNES RONILO B. LUCAS

Teacher Head Teacher Principal I