Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS
AJONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL- SENIOR HIGH
AJONG, SIBULAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

SY: 2022-2023
1ST SEMESTER FINALS/ 2ND QUARTER

Name: ______________________________________________________ Score: ______________________

I. Multiple Choice. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter on the blank provided before each number.

________1. Also known as fixed speech, this is the highest form of speech style which is often used in respectful
situations or formal ceremonies.
a. Formal c. Frozen
b. Consultative d. Intimate
________2. This speech style disallows the use of ellipsis, contractions, and qualifying modal adverbials.
a. Casual c. Intimate
b. Formal d. Frozen
________3. Type of speech style that is used in talking with a guidance counselor.
a. Intimate c. Casual
b. Consultative d. Formal
________4. This type is private and occurs between or among close family members.
a. Intimate c. Consultative
b. Casual d. Formal
________5. The speech style to be used with family members, chats, phone calls and messages.
a. Casual c. Consultative
b. Intimate d. Formal
________6. Reciting the, “Panunumpa ng mga Kawani sa Gobyerno” requires what speech style?
a. Casual c. Intimate
b. Formal d. Frozen
________7. It is the most formal communicative style used during respectful eventsand ceremonies.
a. Consultative c. Intimate
b. Frozen d. Formal
________8. This is used for very close relationships like couples and very close friends.
a. Frozen c. Consultative
b. Forma d. Intimate
________9. In this speech style, the speaker avoids using slang terminologies. What the speaker says is prepared
beforehand, its sentences are well-structured.
a. Consultative c. Formal
b. Frozen d. Intimate

________10. This is an informal communication between groups and peers but don’t have close relations.
a. Casual c. Intimate
b. Consultative d. Formal
________11. This speech style does not require any feedback from the audience.
a. Consultative c. Intimate
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REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS
AJONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL- SENIOR HIGH
AJONG, SIBULAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL

b. Frozen d. Casual
________12. It happens in a two-way participation. The speaker does not plan what he wants to say.
a. Casual c. Consultative
b. Intimate d. Formal
________13. This is completely using private language within family or very close friends. Grammar is unnecessary
and using certain forms of endearment.
a. Intimate c. Consultative
b. Casual d. Frozen
________14. Its examples include announcements, SONA, welcome addresses, meetings, speeches, court, etc.
a. Casual c. Intimate
b. Formal d. Frozen
________15. This speech style uses listener participation feedback.
a. Intimate c. Consultative
b. Casual d. Frozen
________16. It is the ability to use linguistic knowledge to effectively communicate with others.
a. locutionary c. Communicative competence
b. illocutionary d. Speech act
________17. It is the social function of what is said.
a. locutionary c. Communicative competence
b. illocutionary d. Speech act
________18. An utterance that a speaker makes to achieve an intended effect.
a. locutionary c. Communicative competence
b. illocutionary d. Speech act
________19. A type of illocutionary act in which the speaker tries to make the addressee perform an action.
a. locutionary c. assertive
b. illocutionary d. directive
________20. A type of illocutionary act in which the speaker expresses belief about the truth of a proposition.
a. locutionary c. assertive
b. illocutionary d. directive
________21. Statements which enable the speaker to perform something just by stating it.
a. locutionary c. prelocutionary
b. illocutionary d. directive
________22. A type of illocutionary act in which the speaker expresses his/her feelings or emotional reactions.
a. communication c. assertive
b. illocutionary d. directive
________23. Refers to the intent of a speaker when he or she says something to a listener.
a. communication c. assertive
b. commisive d. directive
________24. It is the actual act of uttering.
a. locutionary c. assertive
b. illocutionary d. directive
________25. It is a communicative strategy which involves the presentation of a particular topic clearly, truthfully,
and saying only what is relevant.
a. nomination c. turn-taking
b. restriction d. topic control
________26. This is the keeping of the interaction going by asking questions and eliciting a response.
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Department of Education
REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS
AJONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL- SENIOR HIGH
AJONG, SIBULAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL

a. nomination c. turn-taking
b. restriction d. topic control
________27. This refers to the limitation you may have to observe as a speaker. When communicating in a classroom,
in a meeting, or while hanging out with your friends, you are typically given specific instructions that
you must follow.
a. nomination c. turn-taking
b. restriction d. topic control
________28. This is a strategy wherein one member in the communicative process recognizes when and how to speak
because it is one’s turn.
a. nomination c. turn-taking
b. restriction d. topic control
________29. This refers to how the speakers address the problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending that
they may encounter in a conversation.
a. repair c. turn-taking
b. termination d. topic control
________30. This refers to the use of verbal and nonverbal signals to end the conversation.
a. repair c. turn-taking
b. termination d. topic control

II. True or False. Write “  ” if the statement is true and “ X ” if the statement is false on the black before each
number.

______1. Communication is a process.

______2. Communication occurs only to one person and that is the speaker.
______3. Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words and actions.
______4. The receiver is the source of information/message.
______5. Communication helps people express their feelings, share ideas and thoughts.
______6. A speaker must identify the words or statements that are suitable to the situation.
______7. The speaker must not be flexible in adapting each situation so that he can adjust towards the success of the
communication.
______8. A politician campaign speech has different message from a President who is delivering a State of the Nation
Address.
______9. The role of the speaker in every communication process is easy.
______10. Different messages would result to different way of delivery.
______11. In communication, you have to understand the needs or your audience.
______12. Body language, gestures, postures, and facial expressions are Non-Verbal Communication.
______13. Letters, emails, books, newspapers are Oral Communication.
______14. Face-to-face conversation is Written Communication.

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AJONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL- SENIOR HIGH
AJONG, SIBULAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL

______15. A good speaker identifies the nature of every communicative situation he or she is engaged in.
______16. In all speech situations, the speaker’s words should be enhanced with gestures and facial expressions.
______17. The speaker must determine how to make the speech meaningful, valuable and actionable for the audience.
______18. When talking to your school principal, you must not be formal with your words.
______19. Different speech situations require different duration of interactions.
______20. Successful communication helps us better understand people and situations.

“Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.” -Shiv Khera

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To God Be All The Glory!

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