Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE I PANGASINAN
Lingayen
CATALINO D. CEREZO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Malasiqui, Pangasinan
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION
ORAL COMMUNICATION- GRADE 11
NAME:_____________________________________
YEAR/SECTION:_______________________________
SCORE:________________
I. I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write on the space provided
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Which of the following elements of communication refers to the information or ideas conveyed by the speaker?
A. receiver
C. context
B. channel
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 yet precise and powerful words?
A. vividness
B. clarity
C. brevity
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.
Which DMIS stage is shown in the statement, “People of different cultures are not really unique. They
are categorically the same.”
A. acceptance
B. defense
C. denial
D. minimization
______9 . Which of the following cannot be considered a characteristic of a competent intercultural communicator?
A. inclusive
B. polite
C. open-minded
D. idealistic
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Which of the following statements best shows INTEGRATION as a DMIS stage?
“I hear you and I want to see how I can benefit from what you said.”
“I can see nothing new in what we all presented.”
“I don’t think your suggestions will work. They don’t serve any of our interests here.”
“Maybe I can make necessary adjustments in order to meet our objectives.”
II.
Read each statement. If it displays bias or insensitivity, write the group/element being
misrepresented (gender, social status, age, religion, culture). If not, write “OK.”
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“Each employee must wear his ID at all times.”
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“You won’t understand if I explain; you’re too young.”
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“Japanese people are so rigid and stoic!”
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“Don’t buy those shades; only low-class people wear those.”
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“Lolo, this is an iPhone. ‘i-Phone.’ It is a very complicated device, but I’ll explain it to you simply. It is used to talk
to people from other places.”
III. Write T before each number if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.
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Consider ethics in your speech at all times.
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Effective use of nonverbal communication can strengthen your message.
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How you communicate reflects who you are as a person.
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One way to help you build credibility is through effective nonverbal communication.
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There are certain words that are only appropriate at certain times and places.
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To achieve clarity, we must speak the same language as our listeners.
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The use of too many fillers can distract your listeners.
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Verbal communication is better than nonverbal communication.
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When you talk to others, you should not assume too quickly that they understand the
message that you convey.
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When you communicate, choose what you want to say and how you want to say it.
IV. Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations Write C for control, SI for social interaction,
M for motivation, EE for emotional expression and ID for information dissemination . Write your answers on the space
provided.
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The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.
Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays.
Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated life.
Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.
The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.
Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.
The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address.
A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an interview.
The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a public forum.
A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.
V. Identify the type of speech style appropriate for the following situations. Write your answer before the number.
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talking to a counselor or psychiatrist
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giving last-minute instructions to players
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delivering campaign speeches
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delivering a speech at the UN Summit
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delivering news reports
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talking and laughing about memorable experiences
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communicating while playing sports
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having a one-on-one conversation with a loved one
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delivering an oratorical speech
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leading a prayer before meal
VI. Essay: (46-50)
What is communication?
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Prepared by
Noted by:
GEMMA F. LAMSEN
Teacher
JOVITA C. GARAN
OIC, Office of the Head Teacher