Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION CITY OF BALANGA
CITY OF BALANGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PRE TEST IN ORAL COMMUNICATION

Read each question carefully. Write only the LETTER of your answer on your paper.

1. The word communication comes from a Latin word which means which means “with,” munus- meaning “business,”
communis- meaning “commonness” and “communico” which means __________.
a. to do b. to gain c. to coordinate d. to confer

2. Which of the following is NOT a nature of communication?

a. Communication is irrelevant and inconvenient at some times and some situation.
b. Communication is a process.
c. Communication occurs between two or more people.
d. Communication can be done verbally and non-verbally.

3. It is the element of communication that talks about the environment or setting where communication takes place.
a. channel b. feedback c. context d. encoding

4. Stacey sent an email to her colleague but unfortunately the email was not sent due to a poor internet connection. Stacey
experienced what kind of barrier?
a. Internal barrier b. external barrier c. both a and b d. none of the above

5. Having a telephone conversation with a friend is an example of ___________.

a. Linear Communication Model
b. Transactional Communication Model
c. Interactive Communication Model
d. Both b and c

6. This barrier refers to conflicts with regards to word meanings.

a. linguistic barrier b. psychological barrier c. physical barrierd. cultural barrier

7. These are issues like trauma, lack of confidence, fear, anger, frustration, and depression that may affect the communication
process.      
a. external noise      b. linguistic barrier  c. psychological barrier               d. semantic noise

8. It is the main cause of semantic noise.

a. Constructing a building b. car beeping c. using excessive technical jargon
d. people talking too loud
9. This refers to the type of communication that takes place between and among people that creates relationship among them.
a. Interpersonal communication
b. Dyad communication
c. Public communication
d. Intrapersonal communication
10. Kathlyn who came back from the United States called her three brothers and four sisters and announced that she is
getting married. This situation is an example of ______
a. Dyad Communication
b. Small group Communication
c. Public Communication
d. Intrapersonal Communication
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11. What type of speech context happens when of Education
two people interact?
a. Dyad REGION
b. Mass Communication IIICommunication
c. Public – CENTRAL d. LUZON
Small group
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12. The principal conducted the first faculty meeting HIGH
SENIOR with theSCHOOL
faculty members via Google meet. What type of speech
context is applied in this scenario?
a. Interpersonal Communication b. Intrapersonal Communication c. Mass Communication
d. Public Communication
13. Which does NOT belong to the group?
a. external noise b, internal noise c. semantic noise d. verbal noise

14. This is one of the reasons why cultural diversity can make communication inefficient.

a. Cultural diversity allows people to be unique and original.

b. Different culture interpret words, gestures, and symbols differently.
c. Traditions propagate through the preservation of norms and values.
d. Values of people reflect uniqueness.

15. Why does communication breakdown occur?

a. Because the information is overloading
b. Because of lack of attention among audiences and or receivers.
c. Because the audience or the listener has a very short attention span
d. All of the above.

16. This is a speech type that is remain unchanged. It is called ____________

a. Casual b. formal c. frozen d. intimate

17. Conversation between friends uses _____ style.

a. Casual b. consultative c. frozen d. intimate

18. The speech which consists of well-structured, logically sequenced, and strongly coherent sentences and is prepared
beforehand is called _________ style.
a. Casual b. consultative c. formal d. frozen

19. Sermons by priests, State of the Nation Address of the President, and welcome addresses are examples of __________
style.
a. Casual b. formal c. frozen d. intimate

20. Professional or mutually acceptable language is a must in a/an ______ style.

a. Casual b. consultative c. formal d. intimate
21. When a person already shares secrets during a conversation, the communication style can be described as ______
a. Casual b. consultative c. frozen d. intimate

22. This defines as an actual act of uttering or saying something. What is it?
a. Locutionary b. illocutionary c. perlocutionary d. all of the above

23. This is a type of speech act, that it is not just saying something but also with the act of saying something with the
intention of a particular making a prediction, a promise, a request etc. What is this speech act?
a. Locutionary b. illocutionary c. perlocutionary d. all of the above
24. “Please maintain the cleanliness of the school” is an example of ______.
a. Assertive b. directive c. commissive d. expressive

25. Consider the phrase: “I now declare Martial Law.” Who among the following can say this phrase and make martial law
actually happen?
a. president of the country          c. a retired veterinarian
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b. my pregnant neighbor             d. a famous rock star
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26.  Your friend who has fever enters REGION
your room. III
She–shivers
CENTRAL LUZON
and tells you, “It’s cold in here!” How would you interpret
what she said? SCHOOLS DIVISION CITY OF BALANGA
a. She feels cold. CITY OF BALANGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR
b. She wants me to increase the temperature in theHIGH
room. SCHOOL
c. She does not feel well because of the cold.
d. She is complimenting the temperature in my room.

27. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?

a. “I checked her Facebook profile yesterday.”
b. “I’m in love 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.”

28. This speech is also called as “on-the-spot” speech.

a. Memorized b. extemporaneous c. impromptu d. manuscript

29. This is described as the presentation of a carefully planned and rehearsed speech, spoken in a conversational manner
using brief notes.
a. Memorized b. extemporaneous c. impromptu d. manuscript

30. This is considered as the easiest type of speech to be delivered and the most boring type as well.

a. Manuscript b. memorized speech c. impromptu d. manuscript

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Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION CITY OF BALANGA
CITY OF BALANGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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