Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Quezon
WHITE CLIFF NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Narciso, Quezon
Name: _____________________________ Score: _________________

Grade & Section: ____________________ Teacher: Charmaine M. Go

Oral Communication In Context
Second Periodical Examination
General Rule: No Erasures for all types of examination. Erasure means incorrect answer.
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on the space before the number.
_____ 1. “Let us now give the floor to our next speaker, a round of applause please.” What communicative strategy is present in this line?
a. Nomination b. Termination c. Topic-control d. Turn-taking
_____ 2. You were chosen to represent the school in an oratorical contest. Identify the speech context.
a. Interpersonal c. Mass Communication
b. Intrapersonal d. Public Communication
_____ 3. Marcus was tasked to give a message in a virtual moving-up ceremonies. The said situation is an example of this speech style.
a. consultative b. formal c. frozen d. intimate
_____ 4. “I promise to make up with you the next time,” Nica told her best friend Mary. Tell the classification of speech style used.
a. Casual b. Consultative c. Frozen d. Intimate
_____ 5. ‘Ana, will you please lead the class in reciting the Patriotic Oath,” Ms. Sanchez said. Tell the classification of speech style used.
a. Casual b. Consultative c. Frozen d. Intimate
_____ 6. It is a type of communicative competency which aims to establish a topic.
a. Nomination b. Restriction c. Turn-taking d. Topic Control
_____ 7. 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. Nomination b. Restriction c. Topic-control d. Turn-taking
_____ 8. What function of a good introduction is evident when a speaker tells a joke or an anecdote or a powerful statement?
a. establish credibility c. preview main idea
b. gain audience attention d. state the purpose of the speech
_____ 9. The teacher introduced a new lesson after giving a review of the previous discussion. Identify the communicative strategy used.
a. Nomination b. Terminating c. Topic Shifting d. Turn-Taking
_____ 10. These are the considerations in achieving communicative competence.
a. speech context b. speech style c. speech act d. communicative strategies
a. a and b only b. a and c only c. b and d only d. all of the above
_____ 11. Which part of the speech provides summary of the main points of the speech?
a. body b. conclusion c. introduction d. thesis statement
_____ 12. Which group shows appropriate use of words?
I. Focus on the age-group of the audience so you can adjust.
II. Avoid redundancies, awkward, vague and unclear word.
III. Choose impressive words to be reliable.
IV. Do not use the word only because others are using it.
V. Replace general words with more specific ones.
VI. Use jargon and slang.
a. I, II, III b. IV, V, VI c. I, II, V d. III, IV, VI
_____ 13. What term denotes the smooth transition of one sentence to another or one paragraph to another?
a. duration b. grammatical correctness c. logical organization d. word choice
_____ 14. This is to hold the attention of your audience by controlling or adjusting the tone or volume of the speaker’s voice. This is called ________.
a. Modulation b. Stage presence c. Facial expressions d. Movement
_____ 15. Diane often accompanies her way of talking with body movements which is also known as ________________ to deliver her message.
a. Facial expression b. Rapport c. Stage presence d. Gestures
_____ 16. What method of speech organization presents comparison and contrast of two or three points?
a. Chronological Order c. Comparison and Contrast order
b. Spatial Order d. Problem-Solution Order
_____ 17. Which part of the speech reveals the goal of the speech?
a. body b. conclusion c. introduction d. thesis statement
_____ 18. What term denotes the smooth transition of one sentence to another or one paragraph to another?
a. duration b. grammatical correctness c. logical organization d. word choice
_____ 19. What method of speech organization presents the idea in time order?
a. Causal Order b. Chronological Order c. Categorical Order d. Spatial Order
_____ 20. Which is NOT true about doing the conclusion?
a. Present a summary c. Provide key points of discussion
b. Repeat the key ideas presented d. Signal the end of your speech
_____ 21. This is characterized by considering the kinds of audience and situations or environment in which the communication takes place.
a. communicative strategy c. speech context
b. speech act d. speech style
_____ 22. The program’s master of ceremony stated, “We are about to start the program in less than a minute.” Identify the speech act used.
a. Illocutionary Act b. Locutionary Act c. Perlocutionary Act d. None of the above
_____ 23. ‘Ana, will you please lead the class in reciting the Patriotic Oath,” Ms. Sanchez said. Tell the classification of speech style used.
a. Casual b. Consultative c. Frozen d. Intimate
_____ 24. “I promise to make up with you the next time,” Nica told her best friend Mary. Tell the classification of speech style used.
a. Casual b. Consultative c. Frozen d. Intimate
_____ 25. Spokesperson Harry Roque shared important information during the press briefing last Friday on national television. Identify the speech
context.
a. Interpersonal b. Intrapersonal c. Mass Communication d. Public Communication
_____ 26. 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. Hold the manuscript in front of the audience with nervousness
b. Practice in front of the mirror
c. Set the mood of the audience and see to it that eye contact is establish
d. Check the venue of the speaking engagement one hour before the delivery.
_____ 27. You and your friend who has a fever enter a room. She shivers and tells you “It’s cold in here!” How would you interpret what she said?
a. She wants me to increase the temperature in the room. c. She does not feel well because of the cold.
b. She is complementing the temperature in the room. d. She feels cold.
_____ 28. Which of the following statements will be helpful in shifting the topic back to the original flow of the conversation?
a. Let me think about the solution to that. c. I wonder what is happening.
b. As I have mentioned earlier, there is … d. I couldn’t agree more
_____ 29. The teacher was discussing about the ecosystem when Alfonso interrupted and shared what he had seen in a documentary. As the
teacher, what should you do to repair this violation?
a. Thank him for sharing then remind him to see him at the guidance office.
b. Thank him for sharing and tell him to stop being a know it all.
c. Thank him for sharing then return to the main topic.
d. Thank him for sharing then ask him to leave.
_____ 30. Which of the following is the ultimate goal of an entertainment speech?
a. To introduce new jokes c. To share the funny side of life
b. To share goodwill and pleasure d. To discuss tips on how to be a comedian
_____ 31. Alfred was invited as a resource speaker on Mental Health Awareness 2020 during the 3rd Annual Youth Convention in Sta. Cruz,
Laguna. Identify the speech context.
a. Interpersonal b. Intrapersonal c. Mass Communication d. Public Communication
_____ 32. The teacher introduced a new lesson after giving a review of the previous discussion. Identify the communicative strategy used.
a. Nomination b. Terminating c. Topic Shifting d. Turn-Taking
_____ 33. It is a communicative strategy used to end a conversation.
a. termination b. topic-shifting c. topic-control d. repair
_____ 34. A method of organizing ideas that uses time order.
a. Problem-Solution b. Topical order c. Chronological order d. Spatial order
_____ 35. A method of organizing ideas which divides the topics into subtopics based on the importance.
a. Problem-Solution b. Topical order c. Chronological order d. Spatial order

II. Analyze the statement. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not.
___________ 36. I should use impressive words so that my audience will be amazed.
___________ 37. I should use jargon in my speech to make it more reliable.
___________ 38. In the introduction, you explain the importance of your topic by giving examples.
___________ 39. The rate or speed of your voice should be in monotone to keep your audience interested.
___________ 40. Dress appropriately and properly according to the kind of event you are going to give your speech.
___________ 41. I should consider my audience’s age, interest and gender when writing my speech.
___________ 42. I should research on what my audience know about the topic.
___________ 43. I should use varied methods to make my topic more organized.
___________ 44. Be sensitive of your audience, be careful with your language, jokes, and nonverbal cues.
___________ 45. Exaggerated facial expressions appear distracting and may even be annoying. Instead, use poker face or a highly animated face.
___________ 46. The use of filler words like “uhm”, “you know” increases credibility of the speaker.
___________ 47. Showing examples when speaking is a waste of time.
___________ 48. When preparing your speech, it is important to consider the main purpose of your speech.
___________ 49. If you have a copy of the speech, just read and finish it as fast as you can.
___________ 50. Tension and nervousness must be avoided when speaking to prevent from making mistakes.

Prepared by:
CHARMAINE M. GO
Teacher I