SUMMATIVE TEST IN ORAL COMMUNICATION
1. Communication came from the latin word “_________________”.
2. He/She is the recipient of the information.
3. It interrupts the communication process.
4.It is the medium of communication.
5. It is a two-way communication process.
6. It is also considered as the mother of all communication models.
7. It is a natural or environmental condition that act as a communication barrier.
8. It pertains to communication problems encountered by people regarding their intrinsic values, beliefs and traditions in
conflict with others.
9. It is given solely for the purpose of convincing the audience to agree with the speaker’s opinion on a particular topic.
10. It is the rote recitation of a written message that the speaker has committed to memory.
11. It is the word-for-word iteration of a written message using visual aids.
12. It is an informal communication between groups and peers who have something to share and have shared
background information but do not have close relations.
13.It is a type of speech style which is used for very close relationships.
14. It is the most formal communicative style that is usually used during solemn ceremonies and events.
Directions. Read and analyze each statement carefully. Identify the type of speech style appropriate for the following
situations. Choose your answer from the choices below.
A. Casual
B. Consultative
C. Formal
D. Frozen
E. Intimate
15. Talking and laughing about memorable experiences
16. Delivering campaign speeches
17. Talking to a superior
18. Delivering a declamation
19. Reciting the Preamble to the Constitution
20. Having a one-on-one conversation with your loved one
Directions. Identify what type of illocutionary act is being referred to in the following statements / definitions. Choose the
letter of the correct answer from the word pool.
A. Assertive
B. Commissive
C. Directive
D. Expressive
E. Declaration
21. This refers to the type of illocutionary act in which the speaker is trying to make the addressee do what he wanted
him to do or perform.
22. It is the type of illocutionary act in which the speaker tries to express his belief on something which to him is true and
valid.
23. A type of illocutionary act which tries to create a change in the external situation.
24. A type of illocutionary act in which the speaker’s feelings or emotional reactions are expressed.
25. It is the type of illocutionary act which states the intention of the speaker in committing himself to do something in the
future.
ESSAY.
1. What are the types of speech context? Define and give an example for each type.