Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
CALOOCAN CITY
SUMMATIVE TEST
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
GRADE 11
S.Y.2024-2025
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read the questions carefully. On the
answer sheet, write the letter that corresponds to your answer.
13. What approach focuses on narrowing the subject or scope of a
discussion?
A. Nomination
B. Restriction C. Repair D. Topic shifting
14. Which term describes maintaining a steady flow in a conversation
without abrupt changes or interruptions?
A. Repair
B. Restriction
C. Topic Control D. Turn-taking
1. What is the key reason for employing the nomination technique in a
conversation?
A. To finish the conversation
B. To modify the topic
C. To restrict what the speaker can say
D. Introducing or opening a topic
2. What refers to transitioning between topics in a conversation, signalling
the end of one and the beginning of another?
A. Termination
C. Topic control
B. Topic shifting D. All of the above
3. What does it mean when a topic is introduced and developed smoothly,
without unnecessary interruptions or changes?
A. Repair
C. Topic control
B. Topic shifting D. All of the above
4. What aspects are affected when a speaker changes their speech style?
A. The level of formality and tone used.
B. The dynamics and structure of the conversation.
C. The audience's interpretation of the speaker’s intentions.
D. The audience's comfort and involvement in the conversation.
5. How does selecting a communicative strategy influence a conversation?
A. It changes how listeners understand and react to the message.
B. It can make the conversation more engaging or dynamic.
C. It can result in a clearer or more confusing exchange.
D. It determines whether the conversation stays balanced or becomes
one-sided.
6. How does the duration of interaction change with different speech acts?
A. It stays the same regardless of the speech act.
B. It can vary, becoming shorter or longer depending on the speech act.
C. It generally increases when detailed explanations are given.
D. It tends to decrease when the message is clear and concise
7. How does the shift in speech style affect the relationship between
speakers?
A. It promotes a more informal and relaxed interaction.
B. It affects how the status of each speaker is perceived.
C. It creates a sense of formality and respect between speakers.
D. It influences the level of clarity and understanding between
speakers.
8. In what ways does the speech context impact the form of language
used?
A. It influences the choice of words and expressions.
B. It changes the tone and pitch of the speaker's voice.
C. It affects the complexity of sentences used.
D. It determines whether the language is more formal or informal.
9. What strategy can be used in a conversation to smoothly transition to a
related topic?
A. Termination C. Nomination
B. Topic shifting D. Restriction
10. What does the termination strategy in communication represent?
A. Abruptly shifting the topic
B. Determining the next speaker
C. Resolving a misunderstanding
D. Ending a conversation
11. Which communicative strategy manages the flow of a conversation by
deciding when and who speaks?
A. Turn-taking
B. Topic Control C. Repair D. Nomination
12. What is the communication technique used to transition from one part of
a conversation to the next?
A. Repair B. Termination
C. Topic control D. Topic shifting
15. What method is employed if the speaker encounters a problem in
speaking or comprehending and seeks to solve it?
A. Repair
B. Restriction
C. Termination D. Turn-taking
16. Which communication approach ensures that everyone gets an
opportunity to speak during a conversation?
A. Nomination
B. Repair
C. Topic shifting D. Turn-taking
17. What should be the main focus of a speech's grammatical analysis?
A. Making sure the speech seems weird, but the grammar is flawless
B. Verifying that just the introduction and conclusion include proper
grammar
C. Throughout the speech, use proper grammar to convey a clear and
businesslike message.
D. Ignoring grammar because the audience will still comprehend the
message.
18. Why is word choice analysis crucial when composing a speech for a
formal audience?
A. To make the speech friendlier and more informal
B. To refrain from using any overly basic or simple terms.
C. To engage the audience by using slang and informal language.
D. To make sure the language respects the audience's expectations
and suits the tone.
19. What impact does bad grammar have on a speech?
A. It gives the speaker a more approachable tone
B. As long as the speaker speaks with confidence, it makes no
difference
C. It can undermine the message and confuse the audience
D. It adds humour and entertainment value to the discourse.
20. In writing a speech, how may word choice affect how successful your
message is?
A. The speech sounds smarter when complex words are used.
B. The speech is more impressive when the longest words are used.
C. Using straightforward language improves the audience's
comprehension of the message.
D. The argument is strengthened when the same word is used
frequently throughout the speech.
21. When writing a speech for an event with a strict time limit, what will help
you stay within the time?
A. Skip the final part to save time
B. The speech will sound natural if you don't practice
C. Write everything and then cut parts later during practice.
D. Split the speech into sections and practice remaining inside time
for each in turn
22. How should you organize your speech for a group of people with
different backgrounds?
A. The speech should only contain one point of view.
B. Avoid misunderstanding by avoiding examples.
C. To prevent audience confusion, concentrate on a single group of
people.
D. Use understandable examples to structure the speech.
23. How can you ensure that your speech stays inside the allotted time if it
has one?
A. Talk quickly to cover more information.
B. Skip the start and conclusion in order to conserve time.
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Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
CALOOCAN CITY
SUMMATIVE TEST
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
GRADE 11
S.Y.2024-2025
36. How can modulation improve the effectiveness of a speech?
A. By making the speech more interesting and engaging.
B. By making the speech shorter.
C. By focusing only on the speakers body language.
D. By keeping the pitch the same throughout the speech
C. Talk about everything you investigated, even if it isn't necessary.
D. Stop talking about things that aren't important and concentrate on
the important issues
24. How does organizing your speech logically help in delivering it?
A. It allows you to talk without preparation.
B. The excessive number of details lengthens the speech.
C. It improves the speech's flow, allowing one point to follow another.
D. It forces you to omit crucial passages in order to maintain audience
attention.
25. How should you adjust your speech for a community event depending
on who will be attending?
A. To sound more professional, use challenging terms
B. Avoid particular specifics and keep the speech generic.
C. Adapt the speech to the background, age, and interests of the
audience.
D. Use personal anecdotes only to engage the audience
26. When creating a speech for an audience, what is an important factor to
consider?
A. Making use of technical terminology
B. Talking as fast as you can
C. The absence of providing examples
D. Being aware of the background and interest of the audience
27. "Have you noticed the weird weather lately?
A. Topic Control B. Turn Taking C. Nomination D. Repair
28. “Now it's my turn to play with the toy.” These statements are an
example of which type of communicative strategy?
A. Turn Taking B. Topic Shifting C. Restriction D. Topic Control
29. In Termination, what contributes to the meaningful completion of the
topic's discussion?
A. Verbal/Nonverbal Dimension C. Soliciting Agreement
B. Oral/Written Dimension
D. All of the Above
30. What does it represent when people in a conversation meaningfully
finish up a topic?
A. Topic Control B. Termination
C. Repair D. Restriction
31. In a conversation, what self-correcting process keeps the conversations
on the right path?
A. Repair
B. Topic Control C. Nomination D. Termination
32. What refers to how speakers address problems in speaking, listening, and
understanding during a conversation?
A. Repair
B. Turn Taking
C. Frozen D. Termination
33. Which of the following conversational transitions can indicate a shift in
topic during a conversation?
A. "In addition", "on the other hand," "as a result"
B. "By addition", "in the other hand", "on that result"
C. "Be addition", "an the other hand," "is that result"
D. "While adding", "from the other hand", "for the result"
34. How can speaker evaluate the over all effectiveness of their rapport with
the audience after the speech?
A. By speaking as quickly as possible to finish the speech.
B. By comparing their performance tonight other speakers, regardless
of content.
C. By asking the audience to provide feedback and noting their level
of engagement or reactions.
D. By reviewing only the notes without considering how the audience
responded
37. How can a speaker evaluate the effectiveness of their rapport with the
audience during a speech?
A. By ensuring they speak without any pauses or changes in tone.
B. By checking if the audience is laughing at every joke, regardless of
relevance.
C. By observing audience reactions, such as body language or facial
expressions, to see if they are engaged.
B. By reading the entire speech without making any adjustments based
on audience feedback.
38. What is a key factor in evaluating how well a speaker establishes
rapport in a virtual setting?
A. Using a high volume so that the speaker can be heard clearly.
B. Speaking without any pauses to keep the speech flowing.
C. Ignoring the audiences reactions as they are not visible in virtual
settings.
D. Focusing on facial expressions and maintaining eye contact
through the camera to engage the audience.
39. What is one way a speaker can create rapport with a new audience?
A. Speaking without taking breaks or pauses
B. Using complex language that only experts understand.
C. Showing genuine interest and asking the audience
questions.
D. Speaking at a very fast pace to keep the audience focused.
40. Humour in building rapport with the audience?
A. By avoiding humour altogether to ensure the speech remains formal.
B. By ensuring the humour is appropriate, inclusive, and aligned with the
audiences values and context.
C. By using humour that is very personal to the speaker, even if it doesn’t
relate to the audience.
D. By relying solely on humour to deliver the message and ignoring the
speech content.
41- 46 (TRUE OR FALSE)
41. Oral communication can be more effective than written communication
for addressing conflict and problems within an organization
42. Oral communication can actually consume less time than written
communication
43. Many scholars consider verbal communication to be oral
communication because it involves talking, listening, and the use of words.
44. Oral communication involves speaking and listening skills.
45. The eye contact and body gestures are also considered as
communication.
46. It is important to the speaker to maintain a connection with the
audience.
47-50 (Enumeration)
35. What does articulation in speech writing refer to?
A. The volume of the speakers voice.
B. The speed of delivering the speech.
C. The clarity and pronunciation of words.
D. The use of gestures and body language
Give the 4 Basic parts of speeches.
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Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
CALOOCAN CITY
SUMMATIVE TEST
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
GRADE 11
S.Y.2024-2025
36. D. - By keeping the pitch the same throughout the
speech
37. C. - By observing audience reactions, such as body
language or facial expressions, to see if they are
engaged.
38. D- Focusing on facial expressions and maintaining eye
contact through the camera to engage the audience.
39. D. - Speaking at a very fast pace to keep the audience
focused.
40. B. By ensuring the humour is appropriate, inclusive, and
aligned with the audiences values and context.
41. TRUE
42. FALSE
43. TRUE
44. TRUE
45. TRUE
46. TRUE
47. INFORMATIVE SPEECH
48. ENTERTAINMENT SPEECH
49. PERSUASIVE SPEECH
50. DEMONSTRATIVE SPEECH
ANSWER KEY:
1. D. - Introducing or opening a topic
2. B. - Topic shifting
3. C.- Topic control
4. A. - The level of formality and tone used.
5. D. - It determines whether the conversation stays
balanced or becomes one-sided.
6. B. - It can vary, becoming shorter or longer depending
on the speech act.
7. D. - It alters the level of familiarity and comfort between
speakers.
8. A. - It influences the choice of words and expressions.
9. B. - Topic shifting
10. D.- Ending a conversation
11. A. - Turn-taking
12. D.- Topic shifting
13. B. - Restriction
14. C. - Topic Control
15. A.- Repair
16. D. - Turn-taking
17. C. - Throughout the speech, use proper grammar to
convey a clear and businesslike message.
18. D. - To make sure the language respects the audience's
expectations and suits the tone.
19. C. - It can undermine the message and confuse the
audience
20. C. - Using straightforward language improves the
audience's comprehension of the message.
21. D. - Split the speech into sections and practice
remaining inside time for each in turn
22. D. - Use understandable examples to structure the
speech.
23. D. - Stop talking about things that aren't important and
concentrate on the important issues
24. C. - It improves the speech's flow, allowing one point to
follow another.
25. C. - Adapt the speech to the background, age, and
interests of the audience.
26. D. - Being aware of the background and interest of the
audience
27. C.- Nomination
28. A. - Turn Taking
29. B. - Written Dimension
30. B. - Termination
31. A.- Repair
32. A.- Repair
33. A. - "In addition", "on the other hand," "as a result"
34. C. - By asking the audience to provide feedback and
noting their level of engagement or reactions.
35. C. - The clarity and pronunciation of words.
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