Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Sta. Mesa, Manila

Midterm Examination
GEED 10063 PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

Name: Jesus Yvanne C. Penequito III Year/Section: D.E.E.T. 1-1 Date: December 10 2022

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the correction answer on the space provided in the
sentence.
c 1. Communication is __________. It occurs within systems of interrelated and
interacting parts.

a. Process
b. Symbolic
c. Systemic
d. Meaning

A 2. __________ is assigned, given or invented, not received. It is the production of

meaning rather than the production of messages that identifies communication.

a. Meaning
b. System
c. Symbolic
d. Process

B 3. Communication is ________. Therefore, symbols, verbal or non-verbal are the basis

of language.

a. Systematic
b. Symbolic
c. Meaningful
d. A Process

c 4. What are Physical Barriers?

 a. Individual differences, attitudes, interests and motivation levels that makes people
perceive things and situations differently.

b. Faulty expressions, poor translation, verbosity, ambiguous words and inappropriate

vocabulary that happens during the process of communication.

c. When the source is not visible to the receiver and s/he is not comfortable in the
environment, it may create barriers in communication.

d. When audio quality is poor or video signals are weak, the message may not clearly
reach the target group.

A 5. In any type of communication, it is important that the objective of communication is

well defined, the level of language is kept simple, brief and clear.

a. Clarity of message.
b. Reinforcement of ideas
c. Feedback
d. Motivation

6. Depending upon the type and objective of communication, selection of appropriate

channel is crucial for the success of communication.
D a. Appropriate channel
b. Motivation
c. Feedback
d. Proper environment

7. It is an integral component of any communication activity.

a. Proper environment
C b. Clarity of message
c. Feedback
d. Reinforcement of ideas

8. Sitting arrangements, visibility of the source and relatively comfortable

A environment to facilitate communication is what strategy for effective
communication?

a. Proper environment
b. Clarity of message
c. Feedback
d. Reinforcement of ideas
 9. It is for clarity of the message.

B a. Proper environment
b. Clear words,sentences,paragraphs
c. Feedback
d. Reinforcement of ideas

10. To remove communication barriers, especially psychological and socio-cultural

barriers which must be considered.

B a.
b.
Appropriate channel
Motivation
c. Feedback
d. Proper environment

11. An encoder is one who:

B a. Listens
b. Speaks
c. Actsof
d. Reads

12. A decoder is a / an:

A a. Listener
b. Actor
c. Interpreter
d. viewer
13. Feedback is shown by means of
a. An action
D b. A speech
c. An interpretation
d. All of the above
14. An example of a signal is a
a. beautiful ring
B b. hand showing stop
c. flag in a post
d. camera
15. One sleeps, is there any communication shown?
a. Yes, there is.
B b. No, there is none.
c. I am not sure.
d. Must move.
 II. DIRECTIONS: A. Write on the space provided whether the description in each
number is verbal or non-verbal communication.
Non-verbal
_____________1. A Flag being waved
Non-verbal
_____________2. Wearing of a big shirt
Verbal
_____________3. Singing nice songs
Verbal
_____________4. Telling stories
Verbal
_____________5. Shouting
Non-verbal
_____________6. Raising eyebrows
Non-verbal
_____________7. Sending emoticons
Non-verbal
_____________8. A nod
Non-verbal
_____________9. Thumbs up
Verbal
_____________10.Calling using a phone

II. B. Directions: Write formal or. Informal

Informal
____________11. Scram or go away
Informal
____________ 12. Bro
Formal
_____________13. Insert
Informal
_____________14. Put off
Formal
_____________15. Also
II.C. Directions: Put slash sign if you consider the statement correct/related to
the topic.
On Intercultural communication
/
_____________ 16. Linguistics
/
_____________ 17.ethnic
/
_____________ 18. Social
/
_____________ 19. Gender
/
_____________ 20 Educational background
On World Englishes
_____________ 21.lexicon
/
_____________ 22.pronunciation
 /
_____________ 23. Speech
/
_____________ 24. Cultures
_____________ 25.Phonology

III. Develop a paragraph of 7 -10 sentences:

Topic: This course leads/ does not lead to best developed professionals.

This course leads to best developed professionals. Why? Due to its huge exposure,
use of several channels, and tendency to generate gradual rather than drastic change, it is
likely to be effective in changing behavior over time. More than merely conversing with
someone for a specific cause is required for purposeful communication. It will improve
everyone's abilities and can be put to use at work. We are all aware of the critical
significance that communication plays in our everyday lives. Communication abilities at
work may help you build stronger relationships with your employees, become more effective
managers, and advance your career. Additionally, this ability is useful when presenting
information about goods and services to clients as well as coworkers. Even at work,
communication may help you become more productive. It’s all because of this course.