Oral Communication in Context

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Direction: Read and comprehend each question. Write the letter of the best answer on the space provided before each number. Avoid erasures.

_______1. The transmission of ideas and emotions between or among persons with the use of verbal and
nonverbal cues is called
a. Conversation b. Communication c. Nonverbal d. Verbal
_______2. The process or act of conveying one's thoughts or ideas using speech is referred to as _______ or
spoken communication.
a. Communication b. Verbal c. Nonverbal d. Speech
_______3. _______ communication refers to the use of wordless cues in order to convey a message.
a. Communication b. Verbal c. Nonverbal d. Speech
_______4. Which of the following shows verbal communication?

a. waving to a friend c. slamming the door

b. ignoring someone d. greeting a teacher with a warm hello

_______5. In which of the following situations is verbal communication necessary?

a. hurrying to your classroom c. listening to a radio program
b. running at a track meet d. calling someone on the phone
_______6. Yani woke up in the middle of the night only to find that their house had caught fire. Which of the following
should she do to convey the message to her family members in the other rooms of their house?
a. Walk slowly. b. Yell. c. Speak slowly. d. WhispeR
_______7. The communication process starts with an idea or a concept that is meant to be conveyed by the sender. This
idea is also called
a. Noise b. Complaint c. Feedback d. Stimulus
_______8. The message is interpreted and decoded by the
a. Feedback b. Receiver c. Stimulus d. Sender
_______9. Based on the given information about communication, it can be inferred that
a. good communication involves various rules that make the action exhausting
b. good communication involves people with only good relationships
c. good communication involves factors and actions that make it systematic
d. good communication involves messages about events that only happened recently
_______10. Which of the following communication models presents communication as a one-way activity in which
information flows from the sender to the receiver?
a. transactional model c. interactive communication model
b. helical model d. linear communication model
_______11. Which valid inference can be made based on the communication models?
a. Communication is only applicable in certain situations.
b. Communication is a complicated process.
c. Communication is only for people with advanced critical thinking skills.
d. Communication, which can be done in different ways, is a systematic process.
_______12. Which of the following can be considered as noise in the process of communication?
a. the knowledge imparted by the message c. the hunger or discomfort of the receiver
b. the wealth of the receiver d. the message itself
_______13. Which of the following pertains to the sender and receiver of the message?
a. Feedback b. Participant c. Context d. Channel
_______14. Which of the following is the main point of starting the communication process?
a. Message b. Context c. Participant d. Channel
_______15. Communication, as a systematic process, requires learners to
a. be good at memorizing information
b. know how to use different channels of communication
c. understand the elements of communication and their roles
d. be excellent at maintaining conversations
_______16. This is a communication barrier that involves differences in ways of thinking, behavior, views, and beliefs.
a. physical b. cultural c. language d. age
_______17. Which of the following is not a way to achieve effective communication?
a. Pass judgment immediately. c. Speak intelligibly.
b. Minimize or avoid distractions. d. Keep an open mind.
_______18. Which of the following strategies should you do to keep a conversation going?
a. Ask, “Aren’t you done?” c. Look at the passersby.
b. Say, “Tell me more.” d. Make loud sounds.
_______19. Doctor Fernando, a renowned neurosurgeon, was invited as guest speaker during the National Nurses Week.
In his speech, he talked about many different things and made a number of points. He delivered his speech for almost 1 hour and with
over 50 slides. The audience appeared uneasy and did not seem interested after 15 minutes. What should Doctor Fernando have done
to achieve effective communication?
a. He should have shared everything he knew about the nervous system.
b. He should have focused on and emphasized the main points.
c. He should have talked for a few more minutes to get his message across.
d. He should have urged the audience to listen attentively to him.
_______20. A barrier to communication which means no language in common; inability to understand unfamiliar accents;
use of unfamiliar words or expressions, jargon (words or phrases that are used by members of a particular group or trade, and may not
be well understood by outsiders), and idioms (phrases or expressions that convey meaning other than their literal meaning).
a. Language Barriers c. Physical Barriers
b. Cultural Barriers d. Prejudging
_______21. A barrier to communication which displays discomfort or hesitation in communicating due to differences in
ways of thinking, behavior, views, and beliefs; insensitivity to the culture of others.
a. Language Barriers c. Physical Barriers
b. Cultural Barriers d. Prejudging
_______22. It is a disruptive physical setting (or environment where communication takes place) such as noise, poor
lighting, and distance (e.g., participants are seated too far from each other)
a. Language Barriers c. Physical Barriers
b. Cultural Barriers d. Prejudging
_______23. It is jumping to the conclusion that one already understands the message before it is completely expressed;
deciding prematurely that the message has little or no value.
a. Language Barriers c. Physical Barriers
b. Cultural Barriers d. Prejudging
_______24. Which of the following is not a polite expression in asking for clarification?
A. Huh? What do you take me for?” C. “Did I understand you correctly when you said . . . ?”
B. “What did you mean when you said that . . . ?” D. “What’s another way that you think might . . . ?”
_______25. Which of the following is not a physical barrier in communication?
a. noise b. poor lighting c. distance d. jargon
_______26. Which of the following is not a sociocultural factor in intercultural communication?
a. social status b. gender c. mannerism d. Age
_______27. This pertains to a learned set of knowledge, norms, behaviors, values, beliefs, attitudes, customs, and practices
that people in a particular group share at a specific point in time.
a. Culture b. Age c. Gender d. Religion
_______28. Which of the following statements about gender and communication is not true?
a. Women often talk about their private lives.
b. Women use more adjectives and intensifiers than men do.
c. Men usually initiate the interaction in a mixed-gender conversation.
d. Men and women communicate in the same way.
_______29. In any communication situation, why is it important to show sensitivity to a person's culture, gender, age, status,
and religion?
a. It helps you relate better to people. c. It fosters understanding.
b. It is encouraged by everyone. d. It is taught in school and in your religion.
_______30. In Japanese culture, which of the following is considered polite?
a. bowing to the elders or superiors c. standing close and touching
b. maintaining eye contact d. beckoning older people
_______31. Which of the following factors affected the communication between Lolo Ben and Carol?
Lolo Ben: Hi, apo. How was school?
Carol: Hey, Lolo! You can read about it in my blog.
(Lolo Ben looks confused.)
a. Culture b. Gender c. social status d. Age
_______32. ______ communication occurs between members of different cultural, social, or linguistic groups.
a. Non Verbal b. Verbal c. Intercultural d. Cross Cultural
_______33. Which of the following is not among the functions of communication?
a. Regulation b. Definition c. Motivation d. Information
_______34. Why is it important to regulate or control the flow of conversations or the speaking of a participant?
a. so one of the participants can show power or authority c. so constant interruptions do not happen
b. so only meaningful ideas are shared d. so a speaker can hog the floor
_______35. The members of the Science Club are having a meeting for the upcoming Science Week celebration. Mark has
many ideas for their science booth. He wishes to take the floor, but he does not want to interrupt the speaker. What can Mark do to
signal that he has something to say?
a. He can make eye contact, purse his lips, and lean c. He can lean back then roll his eyes.
forward. d. He can say softly, “I have better ideas than that.”
b. He can wave his hand.
_______36. Who among the following can you get reliable information about the country’s economy?
a. a history teacher c. an unemployed neighbor
b. an economic analyst d. a street vendor
_______37. What is the speaker’s purpose in the following dialogue?
Randy: What’s the weather like outside?
Mina: It’s a sunny day at the moment. But, according to the weather forecast, there's 70% chance of rain today.
a. regulation/control c. emotional expression
b. social interaction d. Information
_______38. Which of the following is not a good example of an effective and informative talk?
a. a talk about basketball plays and strategies given by a retired professional basketball coach
b. a talk about online selling given by a convenience store owner
c. a talk about news writing given by an awarded journalist
d. a talk about profiting from business given by a business tycoon
_______39. Which of the following situations does not involve any emotional expression?
a. telling one’s thoughts after a reflection c. reporting about the history of a country
b. defending a personal argument with a friend d. narrating a personal experience
_______40. Which of the following is a common emotional expression when an applicant finds out that he passed the job
interview?
 a. Smile then say, “I'm so sorry. c. Smile then exclaim, “Thank you!”
b. Smile then shake the head slowly. d. Smile then lower the head.
_______41. Edelyn Dagnalan, the class president, was advised by her teacher to be more approachable and friendly
because sometimes, her classmates misunderstand her actions. Which of the following must she not do to improve her classmates'
impression of her?
a. Smile when approaching and greeting other people.
b. Use phrases such as “Good job!” and “That is so kind of you!” in acknowledging the efforts of others.
c. Vary the tone of her voice so that others can tell her emotions.
d. Brush off other’s ideas by saying statements such as “That’s a lousy idea!” and “You can do better than that!”
_______42. In a personality test, the following questions were asked:
Do you trust reason rather than feelings? Do you find it difficult to get excited? Do you usually plan your actions in advance? To answer the
test, what type of speech context should a respondent engage in?
a. small group b. public c. dyadic d. intrapersonal
_______43. All of the following are examples of public speech context except
a. a candidate giving a campaign speech
b. a president addressing the nation
c. a researcher reporting his data to his colleague
d. a principal reading the school regulations to all students
_______44. is a type of speech context in which only one participant acts as both the sender and the receiver of the
message.
a. Intrapersonal b. Interpersonal c. Intercultural d. Dialogue
_______45. is a type of speech style used between or among participants who have a very personal relationship.
a. Causal b. Frozen c. Intimate d. Social
_______46. What speech style is appropriate to use between friends who are chatting about their dance number?
a. Consultative b. Casual c. Intimate d. formal
_______47. Which of the following is not an example of a casual speech style?
a. Hi, sweetheart! b. That’s dope! c. Wanna come? d. Watcha doin’?
_______48. Which of the following requires an intimate speech style?
a. teenagers teasing each other c. neighbors talking about their dogs
b. students chatting in the canteen d. best friends sharing their problems
_______49. Venus, who is 16 years old, does not understand why her parents did not allow her to go to her friend’s
sleepover. She wants to tell them how she feels, so she asked to have a heart-to-heart talk with them. Which of the following
statements is appropriate to use in Venus’s talk with her parents?
a. I’m just really sad. It’s like kindergarten all over again.
b. Oh, c’mon! What’s the deal folks?
c. OMG! That’s redonkulus!
d. That sleepover is to die for!
_______50. Anna: Kate? Do you think someday we can be like them?
Kate: Like what? With families and a home?
Anna: Yeah, with a mom and a dad, a permanent roof over our heads . . . If only that accident didn’t . . . Oh, I wish they were still alive.
Kate: Me, too. But at least we still have each other, right? I’ll always be here for you, kiddo.
Anna: I know. I don’t know what I’ll do without you.
Kate: You’ll never have to worry about that.
What speech style is involved in the dialogue and what relationship do the participants have?
a. casual: between acquaintances c. intimate: between mother and daughter
b. intimate: between siblings d. casual: between two friends