Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
Division of Agusan del Norte
LAS NIEVES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Poblacion, Las Nieves Agusan del Norte

FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN ORAL COMMUNICATION

Name: _________________________________ Year and Section: ______________

I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on the answer sheet
provided by shading the letter which corresponds to your answer.
1. All of the following defines communication, EXCEPT?
a. Communication involves a transaction.
b. Communication is sharing of ideas among group a group of people.
c. Communication is a confusion of ideas in the mind of another.
d. Communication is a transfer of messages from one person to the other.
2. If your seatmate is talking to you while your teacher is explaining the lesson, then you have
experience what type of noise?
a. Cultural b. Psychological c. Physical d. Linguistic
3. Oral Communication is the interchange of ____________ between the sender and the receiver.
a. Signs and gestures b. Cues and clues c. Verbal Messages d. Written
messages
4. Oral communication is better than written communication when ________________
a. Saving time c. Providing opportunity to refer back
b. Conveying facts and opinion d. Conveying feelings and emotions
5. Everyday talks and conversations are examples of this type of model of communication.
a. Aristotle Model b. Transactional Model c. Shannon-Weaver Model d. Schramm’s
Model
6. It is a modified model of communication which include the field of experience as an element of
communication.
a. Eugene White b. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Schramm’s Model d. Helical Model
7. This type of model of communication was developed by Frank Dance in 1967.
a. Eugene White b. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Schramm’s Model d. Helical Model
8. Which situation is an example of Aristotle’s Model of communication?
a. A parent is talking to his child over the phone.
b. Peter is watching TV Patrol.
c. The students are planning for their cheering competition.
d. The mayor is having a State of the Municipality Address.
9. In Shannon and Weaver’s Model, what elements is considered as a dysfunctional factor?
a. Noise b. transmitter c. channel d. feedback
10. What model demonstrates a one-way process of communication in which one person, the sender,
gives a message or speech to a person or group of people for a certain effect?
a. Aristotle Model b. Transactional Model c. Shannon-Weaver Model d. Schramm’s
Model
11. Which of the following situations DOES NOT exhibit interpersonal communication?
a. Talking to a stranger c. Talking to a counselor
b. Talking to oneself in front of the mirror. D. Talking to a superior
12. Which of the following situations exhibits intrapersonal communication?
a. Talking to a stranger c. Talking to a counselor
b. Talking to oneself in front of the mirror. D. Talking to a superior
13. Which of the following situations is an example of interpersonal communication?
a. Reading a Diary b. Practicing for a skit c. Reading a newspaper d. Internalizing a role in a skit
14. Which function of communication is served when people’s feelings are being invoked?
a. information dissemination c. control
b. social interaction d. emotional expression
15. This is a technical terminology or vocabulary of a certain group of people.
a. international profession b. jargon c. emotional barrier d. specialized field of expertise
16. Which of the following refers to the use of simple yet precise and powerful words?
a. Vividness b. clarity c. brevity d. Appropriateness
17. Which of the following statements shows positive regard to cultural differences?
a. I share relevant information about my culture, and make sure it is more than what others share
about theirs.
b. I do not think that my own culture is better than others’
c. I communicate for others to understand and appreciate my own culture.
d. I do not exert effort in learning about others’ cultures.
18. Which of the following best defines intercultural communication?
a. It happens when individuals negotiate, interact, and create meanings while bringing in their
varied cultural backgrounds.
b. It is a competition among people set to make their cultures known.
c. It is an organized procedure where everyone speaks of his/her culture.
d. It happens when a specific culture is regarded as the best among the rest.
19. It is the exchange of concepts, traditions, values and practices between and among people of
different nationalities and ways of life.
a. Mass Communication c. Intercultural Communication
b. Organizational Communication d. Public Communication
20. This is any of the above human verbal interactions carried out with the aid of technology.
a. Mass Communication c. Intercultural Communication
b. Organizational Communication d. Public Communication
21. It happens when the sender fails to communicate his/her message properly or when the intended
message is not clearly understood by the receiver.

A. communication B. communication barrier

C. strategies to avoid communication barriers D. process of communication
22. It refers to the natural or environmental conditions that hinder a successful communication
transaction.
A. cultural barrier B. external noise C. physical barrier D. psychological barrier
23. 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
24. It refers to the way a person responds in a communication situation affected by personal norms
and traditions.
A. cultural barrier B. linguistic barrier C. physical barrier D. psychological barrier
25. This is an example when linguistic barrier to communication becomes evident.
A. A professor explains his lessons eloquently in class.
B. Elena is afraid to deliver her opening remarks.
C. People do not understand each other’s language.
D. The transmitter disrupted the speech of Ms. Speaker.
26. 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
27. It is the main cause of semantic or language noise.
A. jeepneys beeping
B. constructing building
 C. using excessive technical jargon
D. people talking too loud
28. Which best defines NOISE in the context of communication?
A. It is the sound of karaoke from your neighbor.
B. It is any sound that occurs during the communication process.
C. It is a sound that blocks or interferes communication situations.
D. It is anything that interferes with the communication.
29. Which of the following is an example of psychological barrier?
A. ability to read minds
B. dissatisfaction to customer service
C. inattentiveness to detail
D. poor listening skills
30. “Mrs. Erlinda was invited as a speaker during the National Women’s Month. She talked about
Gender Equality. She delivered her speech for almost 1 hour with more than 50 slides. The audience
appeared uneasy and seemed uninterested after 20 minutes. “What barrier of communication is
evident in this situation?
A. cultural barrier
B. linguistic barrier
C. physiological Barrier
D. psychological Barrier

II. Directions: Shade A if the statement is true and D if the statement is false.
______31. Consider ethics in your speech at all times. A
______32. Effective use of nonverbal communication can strengthen your message. A
______33. How you communicate reflects who you are as a person. A
______34. One way to help you build credibility is through effective nonverbal communication.
A
______35. There are certain words that are only appropriate at certain times and places. A
______36. To achieve clarity, we must speak the same language as our listeners. A
______37. The use of too many fillers can distract your listeners. A
______38. Verbal communication is better than nonverbal communication. D
______39. When you talk to others, you should not assume too quickly that they understand
the message that you convey. A
______40. When you communicate, choose what you want to say and how you want to say it. A

III. Directions: Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations
Shade A for control, B for social interaction, C for motivation, D for emotional expression
and E for information dissemination . Write your answers on the space provided.
______41 The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students. E
______42 Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays. B
______43 Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated life. C
______44 Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler. D
______45 The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts. E
______46 Sheila delivers her valedictory speech. C
______47 The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address. E
______48 A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an interview. D
______49 The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a public forum. E
______50 A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site. E