Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Division of Ilocos Sur
NARVACAN NATIONAL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Zone IV Paratong, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

1ST QUARTER EXAMINATION

SY 2023-2024

NAME: ______________ SCORE: ____

STRAND/SECTION: ____________________ DATE: ____

Multiple Choices Test: Read very carefully each item. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided
before each number.

_____1. Which order explains the process of communication?

A. The receiver gets the message.
B. The speaker transmits or sends out a message.
C. The speaker generates an idea.
D. The receiver decodes or interprets the message based on the context.
E. The speaker encodes an idea or converts the idea into words or actions.
F. The receiver sends or provide feedback.
A. ABCDEF B. CEBADF C. FEDCBA D. CEABDF

_____2. Which among the following is an example of dyadic communication?

A. You are a student journalist articulating your stand on current issues through the school’s newspaper.
B. You are having a discussion with your group mates on how to finish the assigned tasks.
C. You provided comfort to a friend who was feeling down.
D. You deliver a graduation speech to your batch.

_____3. Lyka is a transferee from Japan. She introduced herself to her classmates, but they cannot understand
her language. What barrier is amplified in this situation?
A. cultural B. language C. physical D. psychological

_____4. What type of speech style is applicable when you place a phone call to an acquaintance?
A. casual B. conversational C. formal D. intimate

_____5. Speech act theory is the idea that language contains meaning beyond just the definition of the words that
are used. Who is the proponent of this theory?
A. John Austin B. John Earl C. John Cena D. John Searle

_____6. You are invited in a religious gathering. Their rituals and ceremonies are different from yours.
What is the appropriate strategy to avoid communication breakdown?
A. Be clear B. Be concise C. Be courteous D. Be firm

_____7. You were eating delicious apples. Your friend came and asked you, “Is that sweet?” while looking at your
apples. How will you respond appropriately?
A. “Yes, these apples are sweet.” C. “No, please leave me alone.”
B. “Yes, would you like some?” D. “Absolutely!”

_____8. Decoding an idea means____.

A. generating an idea C. converting the idea into words or actions
B. sending out the message D. interpreting the message based on the context

_____9. Consultative style is observable when a _______.

A. married couple reminisce about their most unforgettable date
B. supervisor conducts a meeting with subordinate
C. priest is conducting a marriage ceremony
D. job applicant is being interviewed

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_____10. _____ is the function of communication that allows the facilitation of people's expression of their
feelings.
A. emotional expression B. motivation C. regulation D. social interaction

_____11. John was thinking of a way on how he can improve his communication skills. He reflects on his learning
strategies. This is an example of _____.
A. interpersonal communication C. mass communication
B. intrapersonal communication D. public communication

_____12. The result when the intended message of the sender is not understood exactly by the receiver is _____.
A. communication breakdown C. external noise
B. communication models D. semantic noise

_____13. When the speaker’s purpose is to control or regulate behavior, he or she should use words that are
_____.
A. mostly informal terms C. directives, orders, or requests
B. direct and purposeful D. “po and opo” and simple words

_____14. Linear model presents communication as a ______________ activity.

A. hindered B. one-way C. simultaneous D. two-way

_____15. Which barrier includes the mental conditions of the listener?

A. cultural barrier B. linguistic barrier C. physical barrier D. psychological barrier

_____16. The function of communication that controls others by managing their behavior is called ______.
A. emotional expression B. motivation C. regulation D. social interaction

_____17. The function of communication that is the most familiar and the primary reason why people wants to
communicate is called _____.
A. emotional expression B. motivation C. regulation D. social interaction

_____18. The type of interpersonal communication where the speaker addresses many listeners is called _____.
A. intercultural communication C. public communication
B. mass communication D. small group communication

_____19. Among the situations below, which one shows communication as a motivation?
A. delivering a valedictory address
B. a lecture on Subject-Verb Agreement
C. a mother sharing the pain of not respected by her children
D. friends getting together and enjoying each other’s company

_____20. What type of speech context refers to communication that requires you to deliver or send the message
before or in front of a group?
A. interpersonal B. intrapersonal C. mass communication D. public

_____21. The model of communication that is considered the mother of all models is __________.
A. Aristotle B. Schramm C. Shannon-Weaver D. Transactional

_____22. Mrs. Paulo is discussing the lesson in front of the class but Mina could not understand it due to loud a
noise outside. What type of communication barrier is this?
A. Language B. physical C. psychological D. semantic

_____23. The communication process is complete when the _________.

A. sender transmits message to the receiver C. message enters the channel of communication
B. sender transmits the message successfully D. receiver understands the message and gives a
feedback

_____24. Which of the choices is suited for a consultative style?

A. class officer presiding a batch reunion
B. tribal chieftain leading ritual before planting rice
C. group of friends talking about a productive vacation
D. health expert giving an advice on how to be psychological fit

_____25. What is the next step when the receiver gets the message?
A. The receiver will keep quiet and just blink an eye.
B. The receiver will end the conversation and will give no feedback.
C. The receiver will provide a feedback far from the message received.

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 D. The receiver will decode or interpret the message based on the context.

_____26. Even though she did not win, Lita’s adviser congratulated her for a job well done during the competition.
Her adviser told her that her performance surpasses her expectation. What function of communication is
present in the situation?
A. emotional expression B. motivation C. regulation D. social interaction

_____27. Which type of interpersonal context refers to communication that involves at least three but not more
than
twelve people engaging in a face-to-face interaction?
A. dyad B. sharing group C. small group D. team

_____28. What influences the interpretation of conversation to effective communication?

A. environment B. language C. noise D. technological gadgets

_____29. What type of speech context refers to communication that focuses on one person, in which the speaker
acts as both the sender and receiver of the message?
A. interpersonal B. intrapersonal C. mass communication D. public communication

_____30. What is the main difference between the formal and frozen speech style?
A. Frozen style is used for ceremonies while formal style is used for presentations.
B. Formal style is used for group interactions.
C. Formal style is much more restricted.
D. Frozen style has a facilitator.

_____31. You spent the night reminiscing your happy moments with someone you are interested in and suddenly
realized that you must prioritize your studies. What type of speech context is evident in the situation?
A. interpersonal communication C. public communication
B. intrapersonal communication D. intrapersonal communication

_____32. Which situation suits frozen style?

A. a teacher explaining a performance output to the class
B. a guest speaker delivering an inspirational message
C. a Grade 11 class reciting the pledge of allegiance
D. two friends talking about their favorite artists

_____33. If you want to deliver a clear message to your audience, you should _____.
A. know their background information C. include everything in your message
B. respect their culture, values, and beliefs D. use of simple and specific words to express ideas

_____34. Peter is preparing a speech on how to make summertime productive. He is worried that his speech may
be boring. What advice will you give him to make sure it isn't?
A. He may write all the jokes that he knows.
B. He should request others to prepare a speech for him.
C. He should memorize his speech that he may not feel bored.
D. He should relax and write the speech in the language that is familiar.

_____35. What type of speech context happens when two persons interact?
A. dyad communication B. mass communication C. public communication D. small group

_____36. Which aspect do intimate and casual speech styles similar?

A. Nicknames are used in addressing one another.
B. Sentence structures are more complex and varied.
C. Ellipsis (omission of one or more words) is not allowed.
D. Words are carefully chosen, and grammar rules are followed.

_____37. What type of speech context refers to communication that takes place through television, radio,
newspaper, magazines, books, billboards, internet and other types of media?
A. interpersonal B. intrapersonal C. mass communication D. public

_____38. Which speech style is appropriate if a class adviser talks with the subject teachers about a student’s
absenteeism?
A. casual B. formal C. frozen D. intimate

_____39. Yesterday, Maria was listening to an instrumental music, Carlo talked to her, but Maria didn't hear him
and Carlo walked out. What was the barrier in the situation?
A. Carlo walked out. C. Maria didn't hear Carlo.

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 B. Carlo's talking to her D. Maria was listening to an instrumental music.

_____40. What speech style is used by a clergy in a Baptismal ceremony?

A. casual B. formal C. frozen D. intimate

_____41. One of the characteristics of a frozen type of speech style is that it is _________.
A. seen in formal ceremonies and rituals.
B. characterized as an informal speech style
C. evident between an expert and a lay person
D. used by close friends and relatives in their conversation.

_____42. We can say that a speech act is a locutionary act when ____.
A. the utterance changes the person’s feelings, thoughts or actions
B. there is an utterance of a sound, a word, or even a speech
C. the statement caused misunderstanding and confusion
D. there is something said to express an intention

_____43. What do you call the utterances that a speaker makes to achieve an intended effect?
A. speech act B. speech context C. speech style D. speech variation

_____44. What type of speech act has an intended effect through locution and illocution?
A. illocutionary B. locutionary C. perlocutionary D. prolocutionary

_____45. Which of the following refers to the number of communicators and the setting in which the
communication
process takes place?
A. speech communication B. speech context C. speech defect D. speech delivery

_____46. What are speech acts?

A. These are actions performed.
B. These are actions performed by the listener.
C. These are actions performed by requesting something.
D. These are actions performed by the speaker via an utterance.

_____47. A husband said "I love you honey". What speech style is this?
A. frozen B. formal C. casual D. intimate

_____48. Your friend who has a fever enters your room. She shivers and tells you, “It’s cold in here!” How would
you interpret what she said?”
A. She feels good. C. She is complimenting my room.
B. She is not feeling well. D. She wants me to turn on the air condition.

_____49. Which model of communication is used when two people message each other on Facebook?
A. ecological B. interactive C. linear D. transactional

_____50. Which of the following statements commits the speaker to doing something?
A. I am in love and happy!
B. I promise to love you for better or for worse.
C. I checked her Facebook profile yesterday.
D. If you follow my suggestion, you will get a good grade.

“Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you could go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.”
- Michael Josephson -

Prepared by: Checked and Reviewed: Noted:

GREGIE S. PAULO ROGER T. MONTERO EMILIO G. AYSON, JR.

Subject Teacher MTII/Subject Group Head School Principal IV

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