TABACO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Tabaco City
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

SUMMATIVE TEST
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
GRADE 11 HUMSS-Q/P/O/N & STEM-H
October 24-25, 2024 (Moved to November 5, 2024)

I. SELECT THE BEST ANSWER. WRITE THE LETTER ONLY.

1. It is employed at the beginning of a conversation when one of the communicators
opens or suggests a topic.
a. Nomination b. Restriction c. Turn-Taking d. Topic
Control
2. It is done to avoid interruptions during the conversation, ensuring the topic is
substantially discussed.
a. Nomination b. Restriction c. Turn-Taking d. Topic
Control
3. It is when one of the speakers initiates an exchange of roles in the communication
process so everyone can share ideas.
a. Nomination b. Restriction c. Turn-Taking d. Topic
Control
4. It is when boundaries, rules, pointers are set during the conversation, usually done at
the beginning.
a. Nomination b. Restriction c. Turn-Taking d. Topic
Control
5. It is done inexplicitly and is usually introduced by transition words.
a. Topic Shifting b. Repair c. Termination d.
Communicative Strategies
6. It is the spontaneous response of communicators to problems in communication that
helps avoid miscommunication or misunderstanding.
a. Topic Shifting b. Repair c. Termination d.
Communicative Strategies
7. It is done when the topic has been thoroughly discussed and there is no new topic.
a. Topic Shifting b. Repair c. Termination d.
Communicative Strategies
8. These are the systematic technique employed by speakers to express their meaning
when faced with a language problem or difficulty.
a. Topic Shifting b. Repair c. Termination d.
Communicative Strategies
9. Which is an example of nomination?
a. “English only please.”
b. “Have you heard about the new school policy?”
c. “By the way, I heard you ranked first in the first quarter.”
d. “Thank you for attending today’s lesson. See you again next week.”
10. Which is NOT an example of restriction?
a. “I don’t want to talk about that right now, can we talk about other things
instead?”
b. “Let us only talk about the seven communicative strategies.”
c. “Please avoid using informal language during the workshop.”
d. “I don’t speak your language. Can you speak in English?”
11. Which is an example of restriction?
a. “Do you have anything to say?”
b. “Now it’s your turn to ask questions.”
c. “Your report should only focus on new school policies.”
 d. “I was late for class again! The MRT stopped midway. What’s wrong with the
MRT?”
12. Which among the given options is the best way to change a topic?
a. “I am tired of listening to your stories, let’s talk about mine this time.”
b. “I thought you would share something really worthy of my time, anyway let’s just
talk about something else.”
c. “Hey, it’s really nice of you to ask me that, but I don’t really want to talk about it
right now so let’s just talk about something else.”
d. “Okay, that’s it. You may stop now because I need to discuss with you now our
plans for the holidays.”

13. Which is inappropriate when taking turns during conversations?

a. Using nonverbal gestures to show that you are actively listening while others are
speaking.
B. Texting/chatting using your phone as you wait for the others to finish speaking.
C. Politely asking permission or waiting for signals to speak.
D. Waiting until the other communicator finishes speaking.
14. “Speaking of vaccines, have you been fully vaccinated?” What communicative
strategy is employed in this statement?
a. Nomination b. Topic Control c. Topic Shifting d. Restriction
15. “Make an essay about the COVID-19 pandemic.” What communicative strategy is
employed in this statement?
a. Nomination b. Topic Control c. Topic Shifting d. Restriction
16. Speeches could be classified according to purpose and according to __________.
a. delivery b. title c. sentences d.
paragraphs
17. This type of speech is mostly given during special occasions to amuse the audience
and stir their emotions.
a. informative b. entertainment c. persuasive d.
purpose
18. This type of speech is delivered conversationally, but with limited preparation.
a. impromptu b. extemporaneous c. manuscript d.
memorized
19. During the recently concluded Coronation Night of Miss Bicolandia 2024, Rabiya was
assigned to read the mechanics and criteria for judging. What type of speech did she
deliver?
a. impromptu b. extemporaneous c. manuscript d.
memorized
20. Which of the following describes an impromptu speech?
a. It is a speech delivered without any preparation.
b. It is a speech delivered but with limited preparation.
c. It is a prepared and rehearsed speech, read from a script.
d. It is a prepared and rehearsed speech, delivered through memory.
21. It is the original copy of a book or article before it is printed.
a. impromptu b. extemporaneous c. manuscript d.
memorized
22. It is done or said without any preparation or thought.
a. impromptu b. extemporaneous c. manuscript d.
memorized
23. It provides useful or interesting information.
a. informative b. entertainment c. persuasive d.
speech
24. It makes you want to do or believe a particular thing.
 a. informative b. entertainment c. persuasive d.
speech
25. It is more spontaneous and personal.
a. impromptu b. extemporaneous c. manuscript d.
memorized
26. This refers to “your knowledge and understanding of how communication works and
your ability to use communication effectively.
a. communicative competence c. speech context
b. communicative strategy d. speech style
27. The __________ that the speaker delivers is not only limited to the words he/she says
but also by how he/she says them.
a. delivery b. duration c. message d. language
28. The __________ is defined as the time during which something exists or lasts
a. delivery b. duration c. message d. language
29. Language is divided into three separates but overlapping components: _______,
_______, and _______.
a. relationship, role, and responsibilities c. language, duration, and
interaction
b. phonology, morphology, and syntax d. content, form, and use
30. Language form can be divided into at least three categories: _______, _______, and
_______.
a. relationship, role, and responsibilities
a. relationship, role, and responsibilities c. language, duration, and
interaction
b. phonology, morphology, and syntax d. content, form, and use

Prepared by: Checked by:

MA. CRESILDA B. BIRON DESIREE B.

CANICULA
Subject Teacher OIC, Subject Head-English