DR. ONOFRE H.

CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL

Batasan, Makilala, Cotabato
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
SY 2020-2021;2nd Quarter
Grade 11- Watson/Faraday

SUMMATIVE TEST
Name: ____________________________ Section:___________________

Write True if the statement is correct; False if it is wrong. Write your answer on the space provided before each
number.
______1. Which of the following is NOT an example of an open-air venue?
a. Football field b. Grounds c. Social Hall d. Grandstand
______2. Which speech is delivered with the help of short notes or a clear outline?
a. Impromptu b. Manuscript c. Memorized d. Extemporaneous
______3. The following are different delivery situation except
a. Speaking in a different venues c. Speaking with a microphone
b. Speaking in a concert d. Speaking with a podium
______4. It is a reading desk with a stand and a slanted top.
a. Auditorium b. Podium c. Microphone d. Teacher’s tab
______5. The learners have a brainstorming process in the class, Nicole asked , “ What could be the best topic to
discuss”? The group thought for a while and reacted to it. From the list what communicative strategy is
mentioned in the situation?
a. Nomination b. Restriction c. Repair d. Termination
______6. In a conversation, Mary politely said, “ Will you please focus on the subject matter of our meeting”? Among
the choices which one refers to by the situation?
a. Nomination b. Repair c. Restriction d. Termination
______7. In a conference, the president points at you as the secretary to read the minutes of the previous meeting.
What
communicative strategy should be applied?
a. Termination b. Topic Control c. Topic Shifting d. Turn-Taking
______8. Ana commented,” I think the issue here is how to settle the problem between Paul and Peter, not about who
is to be blamed for”? In the situation which from the choices best describe the scenario?
a. Termination b. Topic shifting c. Topic control d. Turn-taking
______9. “ Let us now give the floor to our next speaker, a round of applause please”. What communicative strategy
is
present in the line?
a. Nomination b. Termination c. Topic Control d. Turn-taking
______10. A speaker discusses to the Photojournalist of Janiuay the techniques and steps on how to take good
pictures.
Which type of speech will be used by the speaker in this situation?
a. Informative b. Persuasive c. Entertainment d. Problem/Solution
______11. “Hon. Defensor delivers his campaign speech during the campaign period.”If you are Hon. Defensor,
what
type of speech you are likely to use?
a. Informative b. Persuasive c. Entertainment d. Chronological
______12. Which of the following is the ultimate goal of an entertainment speech?
a. To introduce new jokes c. To share goodwill and pleasure
b. To discuss tips on how to be a comedian d. To share the funny side of life
______13. The following are the tips in speaking with a microphone, EXCEPT
a. Check the microphone if it functions well.
b. Check your voice in the microphone if audible enough.
c. In a small venue, you may use a microphone.
d. You need to manage your voice’s volume well.
______14. Ayla is invited to speak in an open-air venue. The following are the disadvantages she may encounter,
except
a. She might be forced to make adjustments.
b. She will feel more relaxed due to the atmosphere.
c. She will encounter a lot of communication barriers.
d. She will exaggerate facial expressions and gestures to get the attention of her audience.
______15. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?
a. “I am in love and I am happy.”
b. “I checked her Facebook profile yesterday.”
c. “I promise to love you for better or for worse.”
d. “I think following my suggestion will get us a high grade.”

______16. President Rodrigo “Roa” Duterte, attended the Asean Summit. What could be the best consideration in that
event?
a. Relationship of the speaker to the media
b. Relationship of the speaker to the listeners
c. Relationship of the speaker to the event organizer
d. Relationship of the speaker to the host country
______17. One of the considerations in any speech context, speech style, speech act, and communicative strategy is
the
message. “ Have you heard of the news about the latest achievement of our government”? Which from the
given choices would mean the message of the speaker based from the question?
a. Halloween treat or trick craze is in town.
b. Today is the first day of school, welcome back learners!
c. The guidance counselor called up the learners for a conference.
d. The buy bust operations have tapped down billions of shabu laboratories.
______18. The speaker should be particular of his role and responsibility as he delivers the message. From the list
which
one refers to the statement?
a. Check the venue of the speaking engagement one hour before the delivery.
b. Set the mood of the audience and see to it that eye contact is establish.
b. Hold the manuscript in front of the audience with nervousness.
d. Practice in front of the mirror.
______20. What do you think does the speaker mean when he 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.
______21. Which of the following statements will be helpful in shifting the topic back to the original flow of the
conversation?
a. “I couldn’t agree more!” c. “I wonder what is happening.”
b. “Let me think about the solution to that.” d. “As I have mentioned earlier, there is . . .”
______22. 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.
b. She does not feel well because of the cold.
c. She is complimenting the temperature in my room.
d. She wants me to increase the temperature in the room.
______23. Which of the following statements does not refer to topic control?
a. Oh, yes, I remember that film!
b. Let’s discuss what you will do in the school’s Foundation Day.
c. As I was saying, we have to finish this plan first before coming up with a new one.
d. Going back to what I said earlier, there is a slim chance that the candidate will win the elections.
______24. As Victor was explaining about the immediate response they got from the rescuers, angry victims yelled to
express their dismay. Which of the following is the best response to this situation?
a. Stop shouting! d. As I was saying, the rescuers are on their way.
b. I understand your situation. Please bear with us. c. Get away!
______25. The teacher Sarah was discussing about the ecosystem when Alfonso interrupted and shared what he had
seen in a documentary. As the assigned speaker, what should the teacher do to repair this violation?
a. Thank him for sharing then ask him to leave.
b. Thank him for sharing then return to the main topic.
d. Thank him for sharing and tell him to stop being a know it all.
d. Thank him for sharing then remind him to see her at the guidance office.
______26. Mr. De la Cruz, a graduate of Ajuy National High Schoo, was invited as a guest speaker in the Monthly
Convocation Program prepared by the HUMSS students. In his speech, he inserts jokes in order to make it
interesting but it is ineffective. If a joke does not work, what would you do?
 a. The speaker should retell the joke.
b. The speaker should continue with his speech.
c. The speaker should apologize to the audience.
d. The speaker should substitute another joke right away.

II. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE:

Write “A” if the FIRST statement is true and the SECOND statement is false.
Write “B” if the SECOND statement is true and the FIRST statement is FALSE.
Write “AB” if BOTH statements are true.
Write “X” if BOTH statements are false.

____26. 1. Just like events planning, writing an effective speech follows certain processes.
2. Produce multiple drafts first before you can settle on the right and final speech to be presented.

____27. 1. In the introduction, you explain the importance of your topic by giving examples.
2. Knowing the audience and the occasion are very important in writing a speech.

____28. 1. The primary objective of speech writing is getting the right or appropriate topic.
2. An outline determines whether your supporting ideas match your main idea or not.

____29. 1. Any speech should include an introduction, body, and conclusion.

2. Word choice is one consideration in writing a speech.

____30. 1. The purpose for writing and delivering the speech can always be classified in two types- to inform, and to
persuade.
2. Writing patterns are structures that will help you reorganize the ideas related to your topic.

____31. 1. Be sensitive of your audience. Be careful with your language, jokes, and nonverbal cues.
2. Do not use metaphors and other figures of speech to avoid confusion.

____32. 1. “Promoting the Importance of Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling in Eliminating Wastes and Protecting
the
Environment”, this is an example of a topic.
2. Share facts on the current situation of the environment. This is an example of a body is a speech.

____33. 1. Articulation is also important literacy skills such as reading and spelling out words.
2. Speech Delivery focuses on nonverbal communication.

____34. 1. It is okay to deliver a speech with fillers or expressions like “um”, “ah”, “uh” etc., that -substitutes
actuals
words.
2. Use pauses when you emphasize the most important words, phrases, or sentences. Your pauses should
last
for three seconds or more.

____35. 1. Pitch is the timing at which you speak very fast or very slow.
2. Pace varies not just the loudness but also the power or the intensity that we use in our voice.

____36. 1. Pronounce and enunciate words correctly. You will confuse the audience if you mispronounce words,
and
it could distract them and affect your credibility.
2. The rate or speed of your voice should be in monotone to keep your audience interested.

____37. 1. Exaggerated facial expressions appear distracting and may even be annoying. Instead, use poker face or a
highly animated face.
2. Dress properly and appropriately according to the kind of event you are going to give your speech.
____38. 1. Describing the life and works of my grandfather, and the late former President Ramon Magsaysay . This
is
an example of a specific topic in using chronological pattern.
2. Explaining the reasons for supporting the government’s educational programs seen as the primary
means
of increasing the literacy rate in the Philippines. This is an example of a specific topic in using
comparison/contrast pattern.

III. SKILLS TEST: Differentiate the four types of speech delivery in terms of definition and an example of speaking
situation.

Description Speech Situation

Speech Delivery (2 pts.) (1 pt.)

1. Extemporaneous Speaking

2. Impromptu Speaking

3. Manuscript Reading

4. Memorized Speech

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