TEST I. Write the answer by choosing the correct answer in the box.

Information dissemination Emotional expression Motivation Social Interaction

Control Transaction model Barrier Context

Feedback Receiver Decoding Channel

Encoding Message Speaker Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication Brevity Ethics Vividness

Clarity Appropriateness Denial Minimization

__________1. Words that vividly or creatively describe things or feelings usually add color and spice to communication.

__________2. Words should be carefully chosen in consideration of gender, roles, ethnicity, preferences, and status of
the person or people you are talking to.

__________3. Speakers who often use simple yet precise and powerful words are found to be more credible.

__________4. It is the factor that affect the flow of communication.

__________5. The environment where communication takes place.

__________6. The reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver.

__________7. The source of information or message.

__________8. The information, ideas, o thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in action.

__________9. The process of converting the message into words, actions, or other forms that the speaker understands.

__________10. The medium or the means , such as personal or non-personal, verbal or non-verbal, in which the encoded
message is conveyed.

__________11. Known as the mother of all communication models.

__________12. One of the functions of communication in which the communication allows individual to interact with
others.

__________13. Communication functions to control behavior.

__________14. Communication motivates or encourages people to live better.

__________15. Communication functions to convey information.

__________16. Communication facilitates people’s expression of their feelings and emotions.

__________17. In this model of communication, it is a two way process with the inclusion of feedback as one element.

__________18. It refers to interaction where behavior is used to convey and represent meanings.

__________19. The process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the receiver.

__________20. Refers to an interaction in which the words are used to relay a message.

TEST II. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

21-25. Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations.
21. The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.
a. Control b. Social interaction e. Information dissemination
c. Motivation d. Emotional expression
22. Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays.
a. Control b. Social interaction e. Information dissemination
c. Motivation d. Emotional expression
23. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated life.
a. Control b. Social interaction e. Information dissemination
c. Motivation d. Emotional expression
24. Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.
a. Control b. Social interaction e. Information dissemination
c. Motivation d. Emotional expression
25. The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.
a. Control b. Social interaction e. Information dissemination
c. Motivation d. Emotional expression
26. It happens when an individual starts to recognize cultural differences and is intimidated by them, resulting in either a
superior view on own culture or an unjustified high regard for the new one.
a. Denial b. Defense c. Minimization d. Acceptance
27. It is when an individual start to go beyond their own cultures and see themselves and their actions based on
multifarious cultural viewpoints.
a. Defense b. Acceptance c. Adaptation d. Integration
28. This refers to communication that centers on one person where the speaker act both as the sender and the receiver
of the message.
a. Interpersonal b. Intrapersonal c. Public d. Mass communication
29. This type refers to communication that requires you to deliver or send the message before or in front of a group.
a. Interpersonal b. Intrapersonal c. Public d. Mass communication
30. This style of speech is private, which occurs between or among close family members or individuals and the language
used in this style may not be shared in public.
a. Frozen b. Casual c. Intimate d. Formal
31. Which among the following situations is appropriate in an Intimate Speech Style?
a. Talking to a counselor or psychiatrist
b. Delivering campaign speeches
c. Giving last minute instructions to players
d. Communicating while playing sports
32. Which of the following situations is a best example of an emotional barrier?
a. You are ask to share something about you day or weekend, but you are hesitant because you are shy.
b. You are having a conversation with some friends when a song was played loudly.
c. You sit in a meeting or class where you think the speaker
33. You and your friend who has a fever enter you room. She shivers and tells you, “It’s cold in here!” How would you
interpret what she said?
a. She feels cold
b. She wants me to increase the temperature in the room
c. She does not feel well because of her cold
d. She is complimenting the temperature in my room
34. Based on the scenario in item number 33, what would be your next action?
a. I will thank my friend
b. I will agree with her and say that the room is cold
c. I will increase the temperature to decrease the coldness
d. I will ignore my friend
35. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?
a. “ I checked her facebook profile yesterday.”
b. “ I’m inlove and I’m happy.”
c. “ I promise to love you for better or for worse.”
d. “ I think following my suggestion will get us a high grade.”
TEST III. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE. Write T if the statement is true and F if the statements is incorrect and underline the
word/s that makes the statements wrong.
_____36. Consider ethics in your life.
_____37. Effective use of non-verbal communication can strengthen your message.
_____38. How you communicate reflects who you are.
_____39. One way to help you build credibility is through effective nonverbal communication.
_____40. There are certain words that are only appropriate at certain times and places.
_____41. To achieve clarity, we must speak the same language as our listener.
_____42. Intercultural communication occurs when there is interaction and negotiation between or among the
individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
_____43. Sometimes, intercultural communication can flow smoothly and become very uninteresting for a cross-cultutal
group.
_____44. Assertive is a type of illocutionary act in which the speaker tries to make the addressee perform an action.
_____45. Commissive is a type of illocutionary act in which the speaker expresses belief about the truth of a proposition.
TEST IV. ESSAY (5points)
Define Speech Act.