ORAL COMMUNICATION

WEEK 11-20
Grade 11
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Learning Activity 7
Talking about dogs to someone who hates animals
The cetorrect answer is: attitudinal barriers
Mateo, a three year old boy, went to the playground with his dad,
Chuck. Mateo started playing on the slide. Another boy on the
playground started following Mateo and trying to imitate what he
was doing. After a few rounds of going up and down the slide, the
boy would always race Mateo and would go on the slide first.
Mateo remained patient until the boy shoved him to the side
while scrambling up the stairs up the slide. Chuck saw everything
and even if he was really angry inside, he calmly walked towards
Mateo. He asked Mateo if he was fine, the boy just nodded while
balling his fist. Chuck picked up Mateo and carried him back to
their house. Before Mateo can burst out in tears, Chuck hugged
him tightly and told him �you�re okay, anak, that was very
brave of you�. Mateo hugged his father back and tried to
smile. What communication strategy was used to comfort the
little boy?
The correct answer is: Pay attention to nonverbal cues and keep
emotions at bay.
Cady got a promotion and would like to treat her family to a
luxurious vacation. She planned to bring her family to the
beach. Everyone was excited except Trevor-her brother. Trevor
doesn�t like going to the beach and prefers going to cold place
like Baguio. To motivate Trevor, Cady kept on trying to convince
him about and kept talking about the beautiful beaches they can
go to and the activities they can enjoy. Also, she assigned him as
the person to book them their rooms. She thought making Trevor
more involved in planning will change his mind. Trevor kept
putting off his assignment until summer vacation is almost over,
the whole family were not able to go out of town because they
started preparing to get back to work or because of other
activities. Cady was really mad because Trevor did not do his
assigned role. What communication barrier happened in this
situation?
The correct answer is: Attitudinal
Watch this video "When you spread yourself too thin" by Anna
Akana on (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HllcwF73sMU).
Which of the following statements shows the communication
strategy she used to make sure she stays on top of things?
Statement 1: Always remember that your opinion matters just like
everyone else�s does.
Statement 2: Know yourself. Determine your needs and wants,
then learn to express them without stepping undermining the
rights of others.
Statement 3: It�s ok to express your emotions as long as you
remain respectful. Learn how to express negative feelings in a way
that will not truly offend the other person or group.
Statement 4: Accept feedback. Accept compliments. Ask when
you need help and be always grateful to others in addition to
learning from your mistakes.
Statement 5: Know your limits. Be brave enough to say
�no�. Agreeing and saying �yes� all the time may result to
spreading yourself too much which may affect the quality of your
output or feedback. Being firm and clear about what you want is
beneficial for all parties as they will know where they stand on
issues.
The correct answer is: Statement 2 and 5 only
Getting called on by the teacher you do not like
The correct answer is: psychological barriers
Tessa and Jayson were married and were living together in a small
house. They agreed that household chores must be shared
between them. One day, Tessa came home really tired from work.
She cooked dinner and waited for Jayson to get home. Once
Jayson was home, while eating dinner, Jayson�s boss called and
told him to go online in an hour for an emergency meeting.
Jayson hurriedly finished his food and put the dishes on the
sink. He expected that Tessa would clean up the dishes. A few
hours later, when they were both getting ready to go to bed,
Tessa was not talking to him and kept silent even if he was
initiating a conversation. The next morning, Jayson found the
dirty dishes stacked on the sink. He called out Tessa and she got
angry and hurriedly stormed out of their house. Jason was so
mad he didn�t bother cleaning up. They both went to work
angry at each other thinking that the other person was being
unfair and was not following the rules they set. What barrier of
communication transpired in this situation?
The correct answer is: Systemic / Systematic
Resistance to believing in alternative medicine
The correct answer is: attitudinal barriers
Madeline�s father died the night before her college entrance
exam. She was so distraught with what is happening she snapped
at her classmate who asked her to move closer to the person in
front of her while she was lining up to get in the testing room.
The correct answer is: Psychological

Learning Activity 8
Positive motivation
= Improves relationship with self, with others, and enhances
knowledge and skills
Social Anxiety
=When someone hesitates in interpersonal communication
because of fear of what people will say / think about them
Shyness
=Avoidance of speaking in groups, public speaking or even in
interpersonal situations
Laughing with a friend
=Communicating to connect
Creating a travel Vlog on Youtube
=Information
Short Quiz 8
1. Identify the four functions of communication
= Regulation, motivation, expression, social interaction,
information
2. What is communication anxiety?
=When a person is afraid to speak in front of a large audience
3. Which function of communication is used when you go for a
job interview?
=Regulation
Physical barriers include geographic distance between source and receiver of message.

=true
Context apprehension happens only when you feel anxious only in certain
situations.

= False
4. When you express your grief over a relative who died, which
function of communication can you use?
=Expression
5. Motivation is:
=To stimulate someone to act
6. Motivation is always a positive experience.
= False
7. Negative motivation results to?
� =Both Communication apprehension, Social Anxiety, Shyness o
public speakng anxiety
8. What is the result of positive motivation?
= No correct answer
9. Which function of communication is used when people watch
news on television?
= Expression
10. This determines which function of communication to use
=Speaker�s Purpose

Long Quiz 4
Which of these are the paralanguage elements?
The correct answer is: vocal quality, pitch, tempo, volume,
junctures
To determine the kinds of communication; and To understand
how these kinds are used to be an effective communicator.
The correct answer is: Objectives of this chapter
It is the language of the body.
The correct answer is: Kinesics
This is how language is used
The correct answer is: Pragmatics
Haptics is the study of which of the following?
The correct answer is: Touch
Paralanguage is about how we sound
The correct answer is 'True'.
Lowness or highness of tone of the voice
The correct answer is: Pitch
This refers to the how pleasant or unpleasant a person's voice
sounds
The correct answer is: Vocal quality
Which of the following are the 2 forms of verbal communication?
The correct answer is: Written and oral
Pragmatics is how language is used
The correct answer is 'True'.
Business in the west is like hunting while business in the east is
like planting rice. Which non-verbal language is this thinking
attributed to?
The correct answer is: Time
Different connotation/meanings
The correct answer is: Denotations
Morphology is how words are put together to form grammatically
correct sentences
The correct answer is 'False'.
What is the difference between non-verbal and verbal
communications?
The correct answer is: Verbal communication uses language or
speech while nonverbal communication relies on Kinesics,
proxemics, haptics, chronemics, appearance, artifacts, and
paralanguage to convey the message.
Haptics is the language of time
The correct answer is 'False'.
Which of the following refers to pauses and stops made between
thoughts or utterance?
The correct answer is: Denotions
Pitch describes the force of the voice
The correct answer is 'False'.
Writing is a form of verbal communication
The correct answer is 'True'.
Facial ticks are what kind of non-verbal communication?
The correct answer is: Kinesics
Which of these are the basic features of the human language?
The correct answer is: phonology, semantics, morphology, syntax,
and pragmatics
Proxemics is the study of which of the following?
The correct answer is: Space
Syntax - how words are put together to form sentences
The correct answer is 'False'.
Porcelain designs is under what kind of non-verbal
communication?
The correct answer is: Artifact
Pragmatics is the formation of words
The correct answer is 'False'.
It is a form of communication which involves utterance of words,
sentences and phrases
The correct answer is: Verbal Communication
Emotions such as nervousness or sadness can be heard through
this paralanguage element.
The correct answer is: Pitch
Junctures are the pauses and breaks between utterances
The correct answer is 'True'.
Voice quality is about
The correct answer is: Tone color
Volume describes the force of the voice
The correct answer is 'True'.
How many basic features does the human language have?
The correct answer is: 5

Learning Activity 9
The voice box is located in the ________
The correct answer is: Larnyx
The plural of ox is ________
The correct answer is: Oxen
Vocal chords are also vocal folds.
The correct answer is 'True'.
These are sounds produced when two vowels are combined which
results to a blended sound within a syllable
The correct answer is: Dipthongs
What are the vowels in English?
The correct answer is: [i:], [ɪ], [eɪ], [e], [�], [ɒ], [ɔ], [oʊ], [u], [ʊəʳ],
[ə]
Short Quiz 9
Velar stops
The correct answer is: [k] and [g]
What are the three dipthongs in English?
The correct answer is: Both [eɪ], [ɔɪ] and [aʊ] are correct
The most versatile articulatory part inside the mouth
The correct answer is: Tongue
Bilabial stops
The correct answer is: [p] and [b]
One fowl is a goose, but two are called ________
The correct answer is: Geese
Alveolar stops
The correct answer is: [t] and [d]
________ refers to the length of time given to pronounce a vowel
sound.
The correct answer is: Vowel length
If one is a ________ and a whole set are teeth, why shouldn't the
plural of booth be called beeth?
The correct answer is: Tooth
________ is the sound when there is an explosive release of air after
it comes in contact with parts of the speech mechanism
The correct answer is: Aspiration
________ are created when air is not completely stopped but goes
through with a hissing sound.
The correct answer is: Fricatives
When ________ are used, Tone 4 is used
The correct answer is: Strong emotions
The main articulatory parts of the mouth.
The correct answer is: Both Points of Articulation and Chief
articulators are correct

Learning Activity 10
This strategy entails getting the attention of your audience/
receiver
=Nomination
These are techniques on how to solve difficulties encountered
when communicating
=Communicative strategies
This competence is the ability to use the appropriate words in a
particular situation
=Sociolinguistic competence
This is the proficiency in syntax and morphologhy
=Grammatical competence
This strategy is when speakers take turns in raising their points,
opinions or arguments
= ~Turn taking
Short Quiz 10
Listen to the audio - "Pronounciation comparison". The speaker
will be saying two words per number. Choose the correct
combination
This is a listening assessment. You will hear two words for every
number. Spell out these words. Do not spell them in IPA format.
Wrong spelling is wrong.

1. least - list
2. cough - cuff
3. black - block
4. pot - pat
5. cut - cot
6. hot - hut
7. cheap - chip
8. did - deed
9. fit - feet
10. green - grin
Long Quiz 5

You are given a list of words. Match them according to the letters
in the illustrations below.
-*look at the pic*
If one is a ________ and a whole set are teeth, why shouldn't the
plural of booth be called beeth?
The correct answer is: Tooth
Then one may be that, and three would be ________
The correct answer is: Those
Alveolar stops
The correct answer is: [t] and [d]
Vocal chords are also vocal folds.
The ________, would a pair be called beet
The correct answer is: Booth
________ should never be meese
The correct answer is: Mouse
The plural of pan be called ________
The correct answer is: Pen
Velar stops
The correct answer is: [k] and [g]
These are created when air is not completely stopped but goes
through with a hissing sound.
The correct answer is: Fricatives
One fowl is a goose, but two are called ________
The correct answer is: Geese
How many vowel sounds are there in English?
The correct answer is: 11
In what instance is Tone 4 used?
The correct answer is: When strong emotions are expressed
Refers to the length of time given to pronounce a vowel sound.
The correct answer is: Vowel duration
The plural of house is ________
The correct answer is: Houses
Bilabial stops
The correct answer is: [p] and [b]

The correct answer is: Larynx

The plural of ox is ________
The correct answer is: Oxen
If I spoke of my ________ and show you my feet
The correct answer is: Footh
The sound when there is an explosive release of air after comes in
contact with parts of the speech mechanism
The correct answer is: Aspiration
What are the four tones of English?
The correct answer is: 1 low, 2 normal, 3 high, 4 extra high
 Learning Activity 12
How high or low your tone is perceived.
-Pitch

The loudness or softness of a sound.

-Volume

How spoken words are arranged, alternating from stressed and

unstressed elements
-Rhythm
Parts of the Introduction
-Attention getter, significance, credibility, thesis statement,
preview, transition to first main point

Parts of a speech
-Introduction, Main body, Conclusion
Short Quiz 12
This speech is delivered to entertain, to be enjoyed or to make the
audience smile and relax.
-Entertainment speech

There is no maximum or minimum length of speeches. It will

depend on the purpose of the speech and the event where it will
be used.
-True

This is the correct articulation of words.

-Enunciation

The final statement should also link back to the Intro.

-True

This is the ability to express and speak smoothly without difficulty

in using the appropriate words.
-Fluency

This speech rallies people to either do or not do something.

-Persuasive Speech
The very first part of a speech
-Attention getter

Speech preparation does not include an in depth research on

information you will be using.
-False

This part of the speech preparation process includes defining your

goal.
-Choosing the topic

You have to use this to be able to move from one part of a speech
to another
-Transitions
Long Quiz 6
Three or more people communicating
The correct answer is: Small group
The skill to smoothly move from one topic to another
The correct answer is: Topic shifting
There is only one type of speech and you can use it in all kinds of
situations.
The correct answer is 'False'.
Casual speech is a form of speech we use when we communicate
with people who are very close to us.
The correct answer is 'False'.
These four elements affect our self-concept?
The correct answer is: Behavior, attitudes, values, and beliefs
This competence is the ability to use the appropriate words in a
particular situation
The correct answer is: Sociolinguistic competence
The act of causing people to do or believe in something
The correct answer is: Persuasion
This strategy entails getting the attention of your audience/
receiver
The correct answer is: Nomination
How we see ourselves
The correct answer is: Self-concept
Communicative competency and Communicative strategies are
the same.
The correct answer is 'False'.
This speech rallies people to either do or not do something.
The correct answer is: Persuasive Speech
Four sub-categories of communicative competency
The correct answer is: Grammatical competence, discourse
competence, sociological competence, and strategic competence
The act of artistically ending a conversation
The correct answer is: Termination
Communication with a large number of people with very little
feedback going back to the sender
The correct answer is: Public communication
Who said this "A speech has two parts. Necessarily you stae your
case, and you prove it"
The correct answer is: Aristotle
Casual speech uses slang, jargon, and short sentences.
The correct answer is 'True'.
Speech that is the epitome of formal style that is used in
ceremonies and respectful situations.
The correct answer is: Frozen
This method cannot make use of note cards or manuscripts but it
must be delivered word-for-word.
The correct answer is: Memorized Speech
This is the proficiency in syntax and morphologhy
The correct answer is: Grammatical competence
These are "future-oriented messages dealing with roles we call life
scripts" and our relationship with other people mold this.
The correct answer is: Expectation
Factual persuasive speech is based on the question ________
The correct answer is: Is it true?
Utterance
The correct answer is: Locution
This is the correct articulation of words.
The correct answer is: Enunciation
These are learned personal orientation which we use when
deciding right from wrong
The correct answer is: Beliefs
Attitudes are inborn.
The correct answer is 'False'.
The final statement should also link back to the Intro.
The correct answer is 'True'.
This compels the persuasive speaker to be anbiased and free from
special interests
The correct answer is: Selflessness
Audience analysis is important when preparing speeches.
The correct answer is 'True'.
You have to use transitions to be able to move from one part of a
speech to another.
The correct answer is 'True'.
Focuses on looking outward
The correct answer is: Perception
This strategy is when speakers take turns in raising their points,
opinions or arguments
The correct answer is: Turn taking
This type of speech act defines the intention of the speaker
The correct answer is: Illocution
This is how we conduct ourselves toward others and yourself.
The correct answer is: Behavior
These are techniques on how to solve difficulties encountered
when communicating
The correct answer is: Communicative strategies
Intention
The correct answer is: Illocution

Second Quarter Exam

Fluency is frequently observed in this kind of speech
The correct answer is: Impromptu
Casual speech uses slang, jargon, and short sentences.
The correct answer is 'True'.
This compels the persuasive speaker to be anbiased and free from
special interests
The correct answer is: Selflessness
This refers to the speaker's credibility
The correct answer is: Ethos
How high or low your tone is perceived.
The correct answer is: Pitch
Object, process, event or concept are reasons why this kind of
speech is given
The correct answer is: Expository speech
This speech is delivered to entertain, to be enjoyed or to make the
audience smile and relax.
The correct answer is: Entertainment speech
This element is about the clothes you choose to wear on specific
events to convey a particular idea
The correct answer is: Appearance
Too little may make you appear too rigid while too much may be
to distracting and to theatrical for the audience
The correct answer is: Arms and hands
You have to use this to be able to move from one part of a speech
to another
The correct answer is: Transitions
How spoken words are arranged, alternating from stressed and
unstressed elements
The correct answer is: Rhythm
This element is about creating an individual sound
The correct answer is: Articulation
Speech preparation does not include an in depth research on
information you will be using.
The correct answer is 'False'.
Being an effective speaker and communicator is something you
inherit.
The correct answer is 'False'.
[W] = WHY
The correct answer is: Bilibial
Factual persuasive speech is based on the question ____________
The correct answer is: Is it true?
In what instance is Tone 4 used
The correct answer is: When strong emotions are expressed
This is where the voice box is located
The correct answer is: Larynx
The sound when there is an explosive release of air after it comes
in contact with parts of the speech mechanism
The correct answer is: Aspiration
Name the factors in creating the rhythm of a speech
The correct answer is: pitch, volume, enunciation, and fluency
This body language communicates control, authority, and belief.
Standing straight emphasizes confidence.
The correct answer is: Posture
The final statement should also link back to the Intro.
The correct answer is 'True'.
Consonants that sounds vowel-like. There is no friction made
when making the sounds.
The correct answer is: Semi-vowels
Parts of the Introduction
The correct answer is: Attention getter, significance, credibility,
thesis statement, preview, transition to first main point
This is the ability to express and speak smoothly without difficulty
in using the appropriate words.
The correct answer is: Fluency
The loudness or softness of a sound.
The correct answer is: Volume
The four elements affect our self-concept behavior, attitudes,
values, and beliefs.
The correct answer is 'True'.
This speech rallies people to either do or not do something.
The correct answer is: Persuasive Speech
Attitudes are inborn.
The correct answer is 'False'.
The act of causing people to do or believe in something
The correct answer is: Persuasion
These are created when air is not completely stopped but goes
through with a hissing sound.
The correct answer is: Fricatives
This enables the audience to let the information sink in
The correct answer is: Pause
These are the windows to our soul. Unconscious movements may
work agains the speaker
The correct answer is: Eyes
This sound can be created when a stop is combined with a
fricative.
The correct answer is: Affricates
This method cannot make use of note cards or manuscripts but it
must be delivered word-for-word.
The correct answer is: Memorized Speech
This part of the speech preparation process includes defining your
goal.
The correct answer is: Choosing the topic
Refers to the length of time given to pronounce a vowel sound
The correct answer is: Vowel length
Produced when the air passes through the nose and not the
mouth.
The correct answer is: Nasal
Audience analysis is important when preparing speeches.
The correct answer is 'True'.
For compound nouns, where does the stress go?
The correct answer is: First syllable
Communicative competency and Communicative strategies are
the same.
The correct answer is 'False'.
This part of the speech entails reviewing the main points.
The correct answer is: Conclusion
Parts of a speech
The correct answer is: Introduction, Main body, Conclusion
This speech requires preparation and a word-for-word delivery.
Speaker can move about freely as the speaker can not use note
cards nor manuscripts.
The correct answer is: Memorized speech
Who said this "A speech has two parts. Necessarily you stae your
case, and you prove it"
The correct answer is: Aristotle
This speech brings light to things that happened, what is
happening, and about to happen to make audiences more
conscious of that is happening or happened in our world
The correct answer is: Speeech about events
Delivering this speech only uses an outline as a guide.
The correct answer is: Extemporaneous speech
Are created when air is stopped in the center by the tip of the
tongue against the alveolar ridge, while your breathe passes
either one or both side of the tongue.
The correct answer is: Affricates
This determines the length of speech.
The correct answer is: Duration
There is no maximum or minimum length of speeches. It will
depend on the purpose of the speech and the event where it will
be used.
The correct answer is 'True'.
This speech is delivered by reading a manuscript word-for-word.
The correct answer is: Reading from manuscript
Sounds produced when two vowels are combined which results to
a blended sound within a syllable.
The correct answer is: Dipthongs
This is the correct articulation of words.
The correct answer is: Enunciation
Vocal chords are also vocal folds.
The correct answer is 'True'.
Casual speech is a form of speech we use when we communicate
with people who are very close to us.
The correct answer is 'False'.
According to Anne Miller, this is the core of language that
surprises, grabs, informs, and persuades the readers as mere
explanation will not.
The correct answer is: Imagery
There is only one type of speech and you can use it in all kinds of
situations.
The correct answer is 'False'.
This allows the speaker to make extraordinary meaning out of the
mundane
The correct answer is: Metaphor

Fear of standing and speaking in front of a group is context

apprehension.
-A.True

Talking to survivors of civil war

-.Barriers and strategies in communication

An army veteran keeps on telling the same story again and again. Every time he gets the
opportunity to tell his story, he will do it. His kids and grandchildren would endure the story telling
just to show that they’re listening but they keep looking down their phones or try to make excuses to
go away. One day, this veteran met the new gardener. The gardener kept silent and nodded his
head every now and then while the story was being told. The old man would tell his stories in
animated way. Every time they bumped into each other around the house, the gardener would
smile. On the fifth day after the gardener was hired, the old man stopped telling his stories and
remained silent but smiling. The veteran’s son saw the change in his father and observed how fond
the old man was to the gardener. He approached the gardener and tried to talk to him but then
found out that the gardener was mute. Which strategy was at play in the story?

-G. Pay attention to nonverbal cues and keep emotions at bay

When idioms and jargons are used

-d. language barriers

The speaker's goal should always be considered when choosing which communication function to
utilize

-B.True

Knowing when to say “no” is a barrier to communication.

-False

Madeline’s father died the night before her college entrance exam. She was so distraught with what
is happening she snapped at her classmate who asked her to move closer to the person in front of
her while she was lining up to get in the testing room.

-Psychological Barriers

Leading a business meeting shows the control/regulation function of communication

-TRUE

[ʃ] session
-A./Middle
There are how many communication barriers?

-7

Choose I if sound is initial syllable, M if sound is in the middle or F if sound is found in the
final syllable.

Bamboo-final
baby-middle
those-initial
knowledge-initial
would-middle

Thank-initial

Talking to a Japanese person who knows little English

-e. language barriers

Ethel is from Bohol and she transferred to Manila on her first year in college. While hanging out with
her new friends in the school garden, she noticed a big, black bird land on the mango tree infront of
them. She exclaimed, “ Ui! That langgam’s really big!” So her classmates immediately stood up and
started hopping while looking down on the ground.

-:f. language

This chapter's title

-c. Improves relationship with self, with others, and enhances knowledge
and skills

Talking online using Skype.

-F. Physical Barrier

 The plural of cat is ________

-cats

This is the most operational type of speech.

-h. Consultative

A blind man talking to a child

=physiological

What are the four basic ways to avoid communication barriers.

a. Practice active listening
b. Pay attention to nonverbal cues.
c. Keep emotions at bay.
d. Assert yourself
e. Stay alert and get ready to answer
f. Shut up

= Both Practice active listening, Keep emotions, Pay attention to nonveral cues and Assert
yourself are correct

Communication anxiety and social anxiety are the same.

=false

Changing how you talk depending on who you are talking to.

= Improves relationship with self, with others, and enhances knowledge and skills

Little Manuel’s teacher reprimanded him for coloring the leaves on the trees yellow and the sky
orange. He didn’t understand why the teacher would get mad at him, he looked at the crayons and
looked out of the window. He didn’t see anything wrong so he continued coloring pictures that
way. Again and again, his teacher kept on telling him that what he was doing was wrong. So, he
started to shy away from his classmates because of embarrassment. Manuel’s teacher became
concerned. She called the boy’s parents to school. After consulting with Manuel’s parents, she found
out that he was colorblind. The teacher apologized to Manuel’s parents.

= d. Physiological

The word “salvage” has a different meaning in the Philippines. What kind of
barrier is at work?
= Language