Department of Education

Region X
Division of Camiguin
CAMIGUIN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Looc, Catarman, Camiguin
School ID: 303990/camiguinnhs@gmail.com

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Oral Communication
S.Y. 2022-2023

NAME: ________________________GRADE/SECTION:____________ DATE: ____________SCORE: _________

Direction: Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. Which of the following elements of communication refers to the information or ideas conveyed by the
speaker?
a. receiver b. channel c. context d. message
2. Which model depicts communication as linear?
a. Transaction Model b. Inventive model c. Shannon-Weaver Model d. Schramm Model

3. Which function of communication is served when people’s feelings are being invoked?
a. information dissemination b. control c. social interaction d. emotional expression
4. Which barrier is characterized by a set of vocabulary in a certain field?
a. international profession b. jargon c. emotional barrier d. specialized field of expertise

5. Which of the following refers to the use of simple terms to let the receiver understand easily?
a. Vividness b. clarity c. layman’s term d. appropriateness

6. 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.

7. 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

8. This is one of the 7Cs of Effective Communication which refers to eliminating irrelevant information within
the communication process to achieve smooth flow of communication.
a. Concreteness b. clearness c. courtesy d. conciseness

9. It is a skill that is acquired by fully focusing on what is being said rather than just “hearing” the message.
a. Patience b. constructive response c. use common language d. active listening

10. Interrupting others while they are talking creates a poor atmosphere for communication. This can also be
considered a barrier which refers to as ______.
a. Dysfunctional feedback
 b. Jumping into conclusion
c. Using stereotypes
d. Lack of confidence

11. In which speech style are jargon, lingo, and street slang usually used?
a. Intimate b. formal c. casual d.covert
12. An indirect speech act occurs when…
a. there is no direct connection between the form of the utterance and the intended meaning.
b. there is a direct connection between the form of the utterance and the intended meaning.
c. there is no direct connection between the intention and the intended meaning.
d. there is a direct connection between the intention and the intended meaning.

13.This refers to the ability of a speaker to use linguistic knowledge to effectively communicate with others.
a. Interpersonal communication c. Communicative competenc
b. Social interaction d. Communicative strategy
14. Which of the following statements show a commissive speech act?
a. “I want to eat some cake.” c. “She went out!”
b. “I’ll be here tomorrow at 6pm.” d.“I’m sorry I was so angry at you yesterday.”
15. Which of the following is NOT a speech context?
a. Intrapersonal communication c. Dyad communication
b. Long distance communication d. Mass communication
16. Restriction in communication refers to any you may have as a speaker.
a. limitation b. ideas c. noises d. internal conflict
17. Which of the following is an example of a frozen speech style?
a. Panatang Makabayan c. The President’s SONA
b. A commencement speech d. Opening remarks
18. Who proposed the classification of illocutionary acts?
a. John Austin b. John Searle c. John Cena d. Martin Joos
19. Which statement reflects termination?
a. “Well then, I think we’re good. See you!”
b. “I didn’t know about that.”
c. “So, have you heard about the forest fire in Davao?”
d. “You’re hired!”\

20. An intrapersonal communication involves…

a. One speaker b. Two speakers c. A small group d. A speaker and an audience

21.Which proponent of the communication model says that Communication is linear?

a) Schramm Model b) Shannon-Weaver c) Charles Osgood's Model d) Dance

22.This theorist refers transmission model of Communication as that involves signal.

a) Shannon-Weaver b) Schramm c) Charles Osgood's d) Dance

23.It is the medium that transmits the signal from the transmitter to the receiver.
a) The channel b) receiver c) messenger d) television
24. The __________is to whom the message is intended to be sent.
a) the channel b) sender c) The receiver d) barrier
25. He showed Communication as a dynamic or two-way process in which there is interactive relationship
between the source and the receiver of the message.
a) Osgood b) Shannon c) Schramm d) Weaver

26.The following elements are added to the Transactional Model, EXCEPT:

a) nonverbal communication b) context c) feedback d) meaning
27. Transactional Model says people can be both sender and receiver, is proposed by:
a) Osgood b) Shannon c) Schramm d) Weaver
28. Communication is _________ a) verbal only b) from ONLY one to many only
c) transmission of information with passive recipients d) a process
29.Which of the following is NOT true of the Shannon Weaver Model of Communication?
a) message does not consist of written and spoken words b) the model does not introduce the concept of
noise. c) It is a two-way process d) all of the above
30. The following are the main elements of Wilbur Schramm's simplified communication model (1954), except; a)
barrier b) channel c) speaker / Source d) receiver
31. Feedback determines whether the sender and the receiver successfully carried out their individual task in the
communication process.
A. true B. False
32. Which term refers to those who listen to a speaker?
a. Audience b. Listeners c. Addressees d. All of them
33. Which is not a form of oral communication?
a. Debates b. E-mails c. Speeches d. Class recitation
34. Which of the following elements of communication is not present in all communication activities?
a. Speaker b. Receiver c. Barrier d. Message
35. Which of the following refers to the process of converting the message into words, actions, or other forms
that the speaker understands?
a. Expressing b. Decoding c. Encoding d. Interpreting
36.Which proponent of the communication model says that Communication is linear?
A. Schramm Model b.Shannon-Weaver c.Charles Osgood's Model d. Dance
37.It is the medium that transmits the signal from the transmitter to the receiver.
a. The channel b. receiver c. messenger d. television
38.Which of the following is NOT true of the Shannon Weaver Model of Communication?
A. message does not consist of written and spoken words
b. the model does not introduce the concept of noise.
C. It is a two-way process
]d.all of the above
39. It is referring to the simple words or vocabulary used to make the message easy to understand.
A. words b. layman’s term c. language barrier d. jargon
40. When two people communicate but can barely hear and understand each other because of their distance,
this barrier is called:
a. physiological b. linguistic c. attitudinal d.physical
41. These are considered as disturbances or noise that hinder the smooth flow of communication.
A. language b.the speaker himself c. jargon d. barriers
42. A disturbance wherein attention is distracted due to emotional baggage, worries or anxiety is part of this
barrier.
A. attitudinal b. psychological c. physical d. physiological
43. A kind of barrier that refers to the discomfort in the bodily condition of a receiver.
A. attitudinal b. psychological c. physical d.physiological
44. Low self-esteem can block one’s ability to express his / her needs and opinions. This barrier to
communication is called:
a. dysfunctional feedback b. using stereotypes c. jumping into conclusion d. lack the confidence
45. This is one of the 7Cs of Effective Communication which refers to eliminating irrelevant information within the
communication process to achieve smooth flow of communication.
A. Concreteness b. Clearness c. Conciseness d. Courtesy
46. Another consideration that has to be done in effective communication is to respect the cultures and beliefs of
others.
A. Concreteness b. Clearness c. Conciseness d. Courtesy
47. Of the 7Cs of Effective Communication, this one refers to looking into the needs, background, status,
education, etc. of the receiver
a. Conciseness b. Consideration c. Courtesy d. Correctness
48. This C in the 7Cs of Effective Communication is particularly concerned on the receiver getting to hear
everything so that proper responses, reactions, evaluation or feedback could be done.
A. Completeness b. Correctness c. Clearness d. Courtesy
49. Which of the following is not a channel in the process of communication?
a. Letter b. Environment c. E-mail d. Phone call
50. Anna always ignores the messages of her classmates in the group chat. Which of the following elements is
missing from the group conversation?
a. Participation b. Feedback c. Channel d. Context

Prepared by:
Jamille A. Picar