Reviewer in GE 5

Man is created as a ______, therefore he needs to interact with others in any forms of
communication, whether it is verbal, non-verbal, and/or visual.

A) Social being

B) Creative being

C) Intelligent being

ANSWER: A

In order for a communication to succeed, both participants must be able to exchange

information and understand each other.

A) True

B) False

ANSWER: A

Why is Language is considered generative?

A) It has rules that can be used by people to produce meaningful messages.

B) The symbols of a language can be combined to produce an infinite number of messages.

C) It is a powerful tool to clarify thinking, to socialize, and to influence people.

ANSWER: B

The level of analysis that focuses on the production of sounds and their organization.

A) Phonological level

B) Semantic level

C) Syntactic level

ANSWER: A

The level of analysis of language that focuses on the various forms of a language and their
organization or arrangement.

A) Semantic level

B) Phonological level

C) Syntactic level

ANSWER: C
This level of analysis of language focuses on the meanings as manifested at the
phonological and syntactic level.

A) Syntactic level

B) Phonological level

C) Semantic level

ANSWER: C

It is a system of symbols and rules that is used for meaningful communication.

A) Language

B) Communication

C) Interaction

ANSWER: A

It is the scientific study of language and its structures, including the study of
morphonology, phonology, syntax, phonetics,and semantics.

A) Linguitic

B) Linguistics

C) Linguist

ANSWER: B

It is the basic unit of human language.

A) Letter

B) Gesture

C) Sound

ANSWER: C

A language uses _______, which are sounds, gestures, or written characters that represent
objects, actions, events, and ideas.

A) Words

B) Symbols

C) Letters

ANSWER: B
A process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, feelings, and emotions from one person to
another with the use of symbols which may be verbal and/or non-verbal.

A) Presentation

B) Communication

C) Socialization

ANSWER: B

It is a Latin word that means "to share" from which the word "communication" was derived.

A) Communis

B) Communicare

C) Communicado

ANSWER: B

Kevin was asked by his English teacher to present a speech in front of his classmates.What
is the element of communication represented by Kevin?

A) Speaker/Sender

B) Receiver

C) Channel

ANSWER: A

The audience is listening carefully and attentively to the platforms presented by the
politicians. What is the element of communication represented by the audience?

A) Speaker

B) Context

C) Receiver

ANSWER: C

Marina was given helpful comments and advice by her teacher that could improve her
presentations and reporting.What is the element of communication represented by the
comments and advice given by the teacher?

A) Channel

B) Context

C) Feedback

ANSWER: C
Robert decided to call his friend Ana on the phone to discuss their group project. What was
the channel of communication used in the given situation?

A) Phone

B) Friend

C) Group project

ANSWER: A

Alexa presented her plans for the celebration of the English month.Afterwards,his
classmates thanked her for her bright ideas.What is the element of communication
presented in the statement given by Alexa's classmates?

A) Message

B) Feedback

C) Agreement

ANSWER: B

The students in Mrs. Canares's class are having a hard time understanding their lessons
due to the loud noise from the nearby construction site. What is the element of
communication that is present in the situation that hinders the understanding of all the
students?

A) Noise

B) Channel

C) Context

ANSWER: A

While discussing the lesson in English, a loud noise of thunder disturbed the area.What
type of noise is present in the given situation?

A) Psychological noise

B) Physiological Noise

C) Physical Noise

ANSWER: C

The protesters do not agree with the platforms laid out by the other presidential candidate,
and that made them misunderstand the essence of the said platforms. What type of noise
is present in the given situation?

A) Semantic noise
B) Physical Noise

C) Psychological noise

ANSWER: C

Because of the unfamiliar words used in the poem "The Raven," Alexa is having a hard time
interpreting the poem.What type of noise is being experienced by Alexa in the given
situation?

A) Semantic noise

B) Physical noise

C) Psychological noise

ANSWER: A

What are the two classifications of the different noises of communication?

A) Inside and Outside noise

B) Abstract and Concrete noise

C) Internal and External noise

ANSWER: C

The element of communication that refers to the environment that helps shape the
interaction between and/or among individuals.

A) Environment

B) Context

C) Place

ANSWER: B

A process that refers to the exchange of information between two or more people.

A) Communication Flow

B) Communication Process

C) Communication cycle

ANSWER: B
These are the pictures or visual representations of complex interactions among people in
the communication process.

A) Models of Communication

B) Visual Aids

C) Illustrations of Communication

ANSWER: A

Why are models of communication important in understanding the flow of communication

in a communication process?

A) They will help you understand the barriers or noise of communication even better.

B) They will help you understand how communication affects society and its people.

C) They will help you understand how the communication process works not just verbally
but also visually.

ANSWER: C

Which among the given elements of communication is missing in Aristotle's Model of

Communication?

A) Sender

B) Message

C) Feedback

ANSWER: C

He is the proponent of the Lasswell Model of Communication.

A) Harold Lasswell

B) Arnold Lasswell

C) Robert Lasswell

ANSWER: A

He is the proponent of the Berlo Model of Communication.

A) Albert Berlo

B) David Berlo

C) Dave Berlo

ANSWER: B
He is the proponent of the Schramm Model of Communication?

A) Wilbert Schramm

B) Wlson Schramm

C) Wilbur Schramm

ANSWER: C

They are the proponents of the Westley and Maclean Model of Communication.

A.Bruce Westley and Malcolm Maclean

B.Brian Westley and Malcolm Maclean

C.Bruce Westley and Max Maclean

ANSWER: A

It is considered the oldest model of communication, dating back to 300BC, and is designed
to examine how to become a more convincing communicator.

A) Schramm Model of Communication

B) Berlo’s Model of Communication

C) Aristotle’s Model of Communication

ANSWER: C

The model of communication that tries to understand a communication event by asking

five important questions, such as who created the message, what they said, the channel
they said it through ,who they said it to, and what effect it had on the receiver.

A) Aristotle’s Model of Communication

B) Lasswell’s Model of Communication

C) Berlo’s Model of Communication

ANSWER: B

The communication model that emphasizes the importance of feedback in communication

and the role of environmental and cultural factors in influencing communication.

A) Schramm Model of Communication

B) Aristotle’s Model of Communication

C) Westley and Maclean Model of Communication

ANSWER: C
It is a systematic representation of the procedure that aids in understanding the human
communication process..

A) Models of Communication

B) Types of Communication

C) Levels of Communication

ANSWER: A

You are attending a virtual conference and want to ask a question to the speaker. Which
option best exemplifies this scenario?

A) Sending a direct message to the speaker through the conference platform's chat feature.

B) Raising your hand virtually using the conference platform's "raise hand" function.

C) Yelling out your question loudly in your room, assuming the speaker can hear you.

ANSWER: B

You're in a crowded room and want to get your friend's attention without speaking. What
would be the most appropriate non-verbal communication in this situation?

A) Sending them a text message.

B) Making eye contact and subtly waving your hand.

C) Tapping them on the shoulder abruptly.

ANSWER: B

During a video call interview, you notice the interviewer seems distracted and unengaged.
What action should you take to improve communication?

A) Continue speaking without acknowledging the interviewer's behavior.

B) Ask a direct question to re-engage the interviewer.

C) Abruptly end the interview due to the lack of interest.

ANSWER: B

You're trying to explain a complex concept to a friend via text message. What is the best
strategy for effective communication in this scenario?

A) Sending a lengthy text message with detailed explanations.

B) Using emojis and GIFs to simplify the message.

C) Scheduling a video call to discuss the concept in real-time.

ANSWER: C
You're attending a seminar and want to express your agreement with the speaker's point.
How can you do this non-verbally?

A) Nodding your head in agreement.

B) Interrupting the speaker to voice your agreement.

C) Remaining silent and still.

ANSWER: A

You're in a meeting with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds. What should you
be mindful of to ensure effective communication?

A) Assuming everyone shares the same cultural norms.

B) Being sensitive to cultural differences in communication styles and customs.

C) Ignoring cultural differences as they are irrelevant in a professional setting.

ANSWER: B

You're giving a presentation and notice some attendees seem confused. What should you
do to clarify your message?

A) Speed up your presentation to finish quickly.

B) Pause and ask if there are any questions or if clarification is needed.

C) Continue without addressing the confusion.

ANSWER: B

You receive an email from a colleague that you find unclear. What is the best course of
action?

A) Ignore the email.

B) Respond immediately with your interpretation of the message.

C) Ask for clarification or further information if needed.

ANSWER: C

You're participating in a group discussion where everyone is talking at once. What strategy
can help improve communication in this situation?

A) Speaking louder than everyone else to be heard.

B) Waiting for a pause in conversation before speaking.

C) Interrupting others to make your point.

ANSWER: B
You're in a formal business meeting and notice one participant is constantly checking their
phone. How should you interpret this behavior?

A) Assume they are uninterested in the meeting.

B) Politely ask if there's something urgent they need to attend to.

C) Ignore the behavior as it's not relevant to the meeting.

ANSWER: B

In a speech analyzing the communication event according to Aristotle's model, which

element would focus on the credibility of the speaker?

A) Ethos

B) Pathos

C) Logos

ANSWER: A

Which communication model emphasizes the importance of encoding and decoding

messages and introduces the concept of noise in the communication process?

A) Shannon-Weaver model

B) Berlo's S-M-C-R model

C) Aristotle's Rhetorical model

ANSWER: A

Which communication model provides a detailed account of the key elements in each
step, including the communication skills of the sender, the content and structure of the
message, and the senses involved in the channel?

A) The Shannon-Weaver model

B) Berlo’s S-M-C-R Model

C) Both A and B

ANSWER: B

In a scenario where two individuals from different cultural backgrounds are engaged in a
face-to-face discussion, which communication model would likely be most effective in
facilitating mutual understanding?

A) Osgood-Schramm Model

B) The Westley and Maclean Model

C) Both models equally

ANSWER: B
During a team meeting where immediate feedback is crucial for effective collaboration,
which communication model would be most suitable for reducing misunderstandings
caused by noise?

A) Osgood-Schramm Model

B) The Westley and Maclean Model

C) Both models equally

ANSWER: A