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ENGLISH 9- 2ND QUARTER

Activity 1
COMMUNICATIVE STYLES
 A person’s approach in communicating in a given social interaction. It influences his/ her choice of words and
sentence structure. The style depends on the event, purpose, topic and the people the person is interacting with.
 The five communicative styles are :

1. Frozen – also known as the static or flexible. It is most formal communicative style and can be observed during
formal situations and solemn ceremonies. The language is typically unchanged or fixed in all situations. The
sentences are also long, and grammar is virtually perfect.
Example: This style is used in Bible, the Constitution, pledges, marriage vows, and creed.

2. Formal—is the communicative style that uses language that conforms to professional or academic standards. In
some cases, it also requires the use of technical terminologies. Slangs are avoided in this style because utmost
respect for the person/s being addressed should be demonstrated at all times. It is commonly used in situations
that involve an audience such as board meetings, speech events, classroom presentations, and court trials.

Example:
 Greetings! – “Hello, Good morning.”
 To show approval or excitement- “That is terrific to hear.”
 Making suggestions/ Giving advice- “Would you please allow me to make suggestions?”

3. Consultative—is less planned that the first two styles. It is spontaneous and has the tendency to use shorter
sentences and slangs. In this style, someone is seeking advice from a person who is knowledgeable about a topic.
It is used in such situations as school conversations, doctor-patient consultations, and group discussions.

Example: Doctor- Patient Situation


Rica: “Good morning, Dr. Garcia.”
Dr. Garcia: “Hi, how have you been feeling?”
Rica: “I have stomachache and LBM since last night.”
Dr. Garcia: “What did you eat yesterday?”

4. Casual—is used by people communicating with someone they have a close relationship with. The language is
informal, and the heavy use of slangs and contractions is also evident. Casual style is typically observed in normal
everyday situations such as conversations with parents, other family members, and friends. Jargon, slang, or the
vernacular language is used. Also, nicknames are used in addressing one another.

Example:
Classmate 1: Hey! What’s up? You seem very busy.
Classmate 2: Yes, I have to finish something up.
Classmate 1: Oh, I see. Wanna come for milktea at the canteen?
Classmate 2: Sure.

5. Intimate—common in communication between and among people in intimate relationship. Strict compliance to
grammar rules is unnecessary, the utterances are short, and slangs are used. The use of personal codes or
endearments and words that only the people in the relationship can understand is also common. A conversation
between husband and wife is an example of this communicative styles. Also defined as total absence of social
interactions.

Example:
Wife: Hon, have you seen my key?
Husband: Uhmm, I think it is on the table.
Wife: Thanks, hon, I’ll check it.
Husband: Okay, hon.

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Name:_________________________________________________ Section:___________________

I. Choose the best suited communication style (Frozen, Formal, Casual, Consultative, Intimate) to used in each
different situation. (10 pts)

____________________1. Mike Enriquez delivering a news report.


____________________2. Peter inquiring about the cost of COVID-19 swab test.
____________________3. The president delivering his oath before taking his office
____________________4. The couple shared their personal vows in front of the priest.
____________________5. Jane met her friends and talked about their memorable experiences.
____________________6. A basketball player asking his coach about the game plan.
____________________7. Talking to your friends while playing sports.
____________________8. President Duterte delivering his speech on the SONA.
____________________9. Lovers talking about how much they value and love each other
____________________10. Participating in Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas during flag ceremony

II. Give at least two (2) personal experience where you used a specific communicative styles in a
particular situation. (30 pts)

Communicative Styles Personal Experience

Intimate

Casual

Consultative

Formal

Frozen

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