Long Quiz in Oral Communication in Context
Name:__________________________________________________Score:_____________________Teacher: __________________________________Year and Section:__________________________
I.
True or False. Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.
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II.
Communication is a two way process.
Communication varies from one situation to another.
Verbal communication is expressed by non-linguistic means.
Speaker’s facial expression need not compliment the message.
Contrary to what many things or believes, meanings are assigned, given, or identified, not received.
Modulating and shouting means the same thing.
Communication involves verbal and non-verbal
Particularly in formal presentation, putting the hand inside the pocket is alright.
Effective eye contact requires looking at the person at a long period of time.
Feedback is a message or a set of messages.
Multiple Choice. Write the CAPITAL letter of the correct answer. STRICTLY NO ERASURES.
1.
Which of the following is NOT true about communication?
A. Communication is a process.
C. It can be written or verbal.
B. It occurs between two or more people. D. It happens with the use of technology.
2.
Enrique analyzes what the statement of Liza means based on the content and their relationship, and he is heartbroken. What
element of communication is described in this situation?
A. Barrier
C. Encoding
B. decoding
D. Feedback
3.
What model of communication depicts communication as a linear or one-way process?
A. Schramm’s Communication Model
C. Intermediary/ Gatekeeper Model
B. Shannon and Weaver’s model
D. Transaction model
4.
Which of the following illustrates an effective flow of the communication process?
A. A teacher lectures while a passing bus hoots its horns.
B. A student thinks about a quiz that he has to take the next class.
C. A speaker lectures and coughs continuously.
D. Students go to their groups and do what is being instructed to them.
5.
What is the most commonly taught and widely used theory of communication?
A. Schramm’s Communication Model
C. Intermediary/ Gatekeeper Model
B. Shannon and Weaver’s model
D. Transaction Model
6.
What function of communication is shown when the outgoing president delivers his last state of the nation address (SONA)?
A. Control
C. information dissemination
B. Emotional expression
D. social interaction
7.
Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays. What function of communication does this
situation explain?
A. Control
C. information dissemination
B. Emotional expression
D. social interaction
8.
An interaction in which words are used to relay a message is called ____________.
A. Channel
C. verbal communication
B. Non-verbal communication
D. sign language
9.
When you are engaged in a verbal communication, you must consider the following EXCEPT for:
A. Appropriateness
C. uniqueness of words
B. Brevity and clarity
D. vividness
10. You sit in a meeting or class where you think the speaker is boring. The barrier in this situation is __________________.
A. Emotional
C. mental
B. Language
D. noise
11. How can you solve situation on number 10?
A. Recognize these kinds of emotions, and politely ask the other person to give you a moment so
B. Reset, and reflect on how you can be interested in what the speaker is pointing out.
C. Develop self-confidence by joining organizations where you can share and develop your skills.
D. Make some adjustments by asking someone to minimize the volume or by looking for a quiet area where you can resume
the conversation.
12. What do you call the kind of communication when individuals interact, negotiate, and create meanings
their varied cultural backgrounds?
A. Intercultural communication
C. inter-racial communication
B. Inter-religious communication
D. inter-barangay communication
while bringing in
13. The following should be observed in dealing with variety of people/cultures EXCEPT for one. What is it?
A. Be polite all the times.
B. Avoid generalizations about a certain group.
C. Use “he” and “man” to refer to a general group of people
D. Be sensitive to the religious practices of others.
14.Consider the phrase: “I now declare Martial Law.” Who among the following can say this phrase
and make martial law actually happen?
A. President of the country
C. A retired teacher
B. My pregnant neighbor
D. A famous rock star
15 . What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, “Can you open the door?”
A. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to open the door.
B. The speaker is requesting me to open the door.
C. The speaker does not make sense.
D. The speaker is asking me a question.
16.You and your friend who has a fever enter your room. She shivers and tells you, “It’s cold in here!” How
would you
interpret what she said?
A. She feels cold.
C. She does not feel well because of the cold.
B. She wants me to increase the temperature in the room. D. She is complimenting the temperature in my room.
17 . Based on the scenario in item number 14, what would your next action be?
A. I will thank my friend.
C. I will increase the temperature.
B. I will agree with her and say that the room is cold. D. I will ignore my friend.
18. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?
A. “I checked her Facebook profile yesterday.”
C. “I promise to love you for better or for
worse.”
B. “I’m in love and I’m happy!”
D. “I think following my suggestion will get
us a high
grade.”
19. This speech style is private, which occurs between or among close family members or
A. Intimate
C. formal
B. Casual
D. frozen
20. What speech style remains unchanged?
A. Intimate
B. Casual
individuals.
C. formal
D. Frozen
21. Sermons of the priest, State of the Nation Address of the President, formal speeches, or
are examples of ____________.
A. Intimate
C. formal
B. Casual
D. frozen
22. What refers to any limitation you may have as a speaker?
A. nomination
C. topic control
B. restriction
D. turn-taking
pronouncements by judges
23. The communicative strategy that directs and regulates the flow or development of interaction?
A. nomination
C. topic control
B. restriction
D. turn-taking
24. The speech that gives you an opportunity to prepare.
A. Extemporaneous
B. Impromptu
C. Manuscript
D. Memorized
25. This is an on-the-spot speaking.
A. Extemporaneous
B. Impromptu
C. Manuscript
D. Memorized
26. What speech is presented when exact wording is required such as in presenting policies,
A. Extemporaneous
C. Manuscript
B. Impromptu
D. Memorized
27. What refers to the actual presentation of speech?
A. content
B. delivery
28. What is the first step in speech writing?
A. choosing the subject and topic
B. analyzing the audience
contracts and
scientific reports?
C. audience impact
D. eye contact
C. outlining and organizing the content
D. sourcing the information
29. In the communication process, it refers to the medium or the means, such as personal or nonor nonverbal, in which the encoded message is conveyed.
A. channel
C. decoding
B. encoding
D. feedback
30. This refers to the communication between and among people which establishes personal
and among them.
A. interpersonal communication
C. intercultural communication
B. intrapersonal communication
D. inter-racial communication
“Excellence is a continuous process, not an accident.” (Abdul Kalam)
Prepared by:
EMMALYN L. ACHACOSO
Master Teacher II
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Answer key
Pre-test in Oral Communication
Test I
1.true
2. true
3.false
4.false
5.true
6. false
7.true
8.false
9.false
10.true
Test II
1. d
2. b
3. b
4.d
5.a
6.c
7. d
8. c
9. c
10. a
11. b
12.a
13. c
14.a
15.b
16.b
17.c
18. c
19.a
20. d
21. c
22.b
23.c
24. a
25. b
26. c
27.b
28. a
29. a
30. a
Test III
Answers may vary. Check the Communication Models.