Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 02(Cagayan Valley)
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF ISABELA
SAN MATEO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sinamar Norte, San Mateo, Isabela 3318

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I. Matching Type

Directions: Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is the process of sharing and conveying messages or information from one person to
another within and across channels, context, media and cultures.
a. feedback b. context c. communication d. message.
2. Which is NOT a nature and process of communication?
a. Communication is a process.
b. Communication occurs between two or more people (the speaker and receiver)
c. Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words, action (nonverbal)
or both spoken words and nonverbal actions at the same time.
d. Communication is the information, ideas or thought conveyed by the speaker in words
or in action.
3. Which of the following models of communication asserts that communication can take place if
and only if there is an overlap between the field of experience of the speaker and of the
listener?
a. Shannon-Weaver’s model b. Schramm’s c. Aristotle’s d. Transaction Model
4. Based on Eugene White’s model of communication, which of the following is NOT true?
a. Feedback is the perception by the Speaker about the response of the listener.
b. It is impossible for communication to be actually observed from any point in the
circle.
c. The speaker can only receive feedback if the Speaker is monitoring the listener.
d. The Speaker will know what the Listener’s Response is only if he/she is paying
attention.
5. Can communication still take place even without the Speaker?
a. Yes, if there’s a written source of information.
b. Yes, if the Speaker decides to be the listener.
c. No, the Speaker is always a must in the communication process.
d. No, communication fails if the speaker is missing.
6. Oral communication is the interchange of ________ between the sender and the receiver.
a. Signs and gestures b. Cues and clues
c. Verbal messages d. Written messages
7. Communication break down or miscommunication is brought about by the lack of awareness
of the ________.
a. dimensions of communication b. elements of communication
c. nonverbal communication d. models of communication
8. Due to insufficiency of available classrooms, the covered court of San Mateo NHS is now
being used by Senior High School students to hold classes temporarily and noise is a common
problem. This real scenario is an example of which barriers of communication?
a. Emotional Barrier b. Use of Jargon
c. Lack of confidence d. Noisy environment

9. Noise is NOT a problem at which stage of communication?

a. Source b. Receiver c. Decoding
 d. None of the above (noise is a problem at all stages)

10. You are a Scientist discussing certain weather phenomenon with your neighbor who does not
know much about the topic.
a. Emotional Barrier b. Use of Jargon
c. Lack of confidence d. Noisy environment
11. A politician says that he is a man of people, but many observe that he refuses to shake hands
with the poor. What socio- cultural dimension of communication is violated in this case?
a. gender b. age c. social status d. culture
12. All of the following displays bias or insensitivity, EXCEPT?
a. Each employee must wear his/her ID at all times.
b. “You won’t understand if I explain; you’re too young”
c. Japanese people are so rigid and stoic.
d. “Manang, let’s go. I’ll treat you. I bet you haven’t eaten sushi in your entire life”.
13. Which is not true about socio-cultural dimension of communication?
a. Consider ethics in your speech at all times.
b. How you communicate reflects who you are as a person.
c. When you communicate, choose what you want to say and how you want to say it.
d. To achieve clarity, we must speak our own language at all times.
14. The teacher reads and discuss classroom policies to her students.
a. control b. Social Interaction c. motivation d. emotional expression
15. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated life.
a. information dissemination b. Social Interaction
c. motivation d. emotional expression
16. Richelle greets Marika; then they start talking about their plans for the holidays.
a. control b. Social Interaction c. motivation d. emotional expression
17. All of the following are accurate tips for effective listening EXCEPT:
a. by listening to the third line of each speaker’s speech
b. by evaluating each speaker’s questions and responses
c. by asking a teacher or peer to identify the purpose for you
d.by determining the speaker’s syntax and diction
18. Which of the following are included in listening to evaluate?
a. separate facts and inferences
a. take down notes on everything the speaker says
c. try to put yourself in the speaker's shoes
d. identify pertinent information we want know
19. When making and delivering speech, which speech style works best?
a. Intimate b. Casual c. Formal d. Frozen
20-22Choose what is being used in the following instances of communication from the given
functions of communication.
20. The father looks sharply at his children who are quarrelling.
a. control b. Social Interaction c. motivation d. emotional expression
21. The girls are discussing what happened at the party they all attended last night.
a. control b. Social Interaction c. motivation d. emotional expression
22. A customer plead for a price cut or discount of his purchased goods.
a. control b. Social Interaction c. motivation d. emotional expression
23. A certain look or gaze is an example of:
a. Verbal communication b. Oral communication
c. Written communication d. Nonverbal communication
24. Any communication that conveys a message consisting of words is called:
a. Verbal communication b. Oral communication
c. Written communication c. Nonverbal communication
25. Which comparison of verbal and nonverbal communication is accurate?
a. Both verbal and nonverbal communication are formally taught.
b. The sender has more control over verbal communication.

c. More channels are used for verbal communication.

d. The setting is more restricted in nonverbal communication.
26. It is a type of nonverbal communication that assists the listener in understanding the
message better which serves as the listener’s gauge as to whether the speaker treats the
listener with affective or with contempt.
a. Posture b. Facial expression c. Gesture d. Chronemics
27. When talking to one’s self (Intrapersonal), which of the following is most used?
a. Skill at remembering b. Capability to analyze
c. Ability to summarize d. Awareness of the topic

28.When communicating with other person (Dyad), which speech style can be used?
a. Intimate – uses private vocabulary and shares meaning due to long relationship
b. Casual – used among friends because there is no need for background information
c. Formal – only for imparting information: well- organized and correct in grammar and
diction
d. Frozen – style whose quality is static, ritualistic, and may even be archaic
29. When making and delivering speech, which speech style works best?
a. Intimate b. Casual c. Formal d. Frozen
30. This involves only two participants exchanging thoughts, ideas, opinions, and information.
a. Intrapersonal communication b. Dyadic communication
c. Public communication d. Small group communication
31. It is a communication through touch and is considered as one of the most powerful of the
types of
nonverbal communication.

a. Haptics b. Gesture c. Chronemic d. Proxemics

32. Oral communication is better than written communication for ________________

a. saving time b. conveying facts and opinion
c. providing opportunity to refer back d. conveying feelings and emotions
33. In oral communication, what matters most is_______
a. Where you say it b. How you say it
c. When you say it d. What you say it
34. The limitation of oral communication is that:
a. It is not affected by the speaker’s feelings or stress or excitement levels
b. It is easy to be aware of our body language
c. It does not require on-the-spot thinking
d. It is irreversible – what is said cannot be taken back
35. Which of the following refers to the use of simple yet precise and powerful words?
a. vividness b. clarity c. brevity d. appropriateness
36. Which of the following cannot be considered a characteristic of a competent intercultural
communication?
a. inclusive b. polite c. open-minded d. idealistic
37. Which type of speech context refers to communication that centers on one person where the
speaker acts both the sender and the receiver of message.
a. Intrapersonal b. Interpersonal c. public d. mass
communication
38. It is a type of speech context that refers to communication between and among people and
establishes personal relationship between and among them.
a. Intrapersonal b. Interpersonal
c. public d. mass communication
39. This type of speech context refers to communication that requires you to deliver or send the
message before or in front of a group.
a. Intrapersonal b. Interpersonal
c. public d. mass communication

40. This type of speech context that refers to communication that takes place through television
Radio, newspapers, magazines, books, internet and other types of media.
 a. Intrapersonal b. Interpersonal
c. public d. mass communication
41. The voice is louder and the gestures are more expansive because the audience is bigger.
a. Intrapersonal b. Interpersonal
c. public d. mass communication
42. You felt happy while thinking about how your teacher appreciated you for submitting your
project before the date and you reflected on why this was so.
a. Intrapersonal b. Interpersonal
c. public d. mass communication
43. You are a student journalist articulating your stand on current issues through the
school’s newspaper.
a. Intrapersonal b. Interpersonal c. public d. mass
communication
44. This speech style is private which occurs between or among close family members or
Individuals.
a. casual b. intimate c. consultative d. frozen
45. This speech style is common among peers and friends.
a. casual b. intimate c. consultative d. frozen
46. This type of speech style is the standard one. Example of situations are between teachers and
Students, doctor and patient, employer and employees.
a. casual b. intimate c. consultative d. frozen
47. It is a type of speech style that is used in formal setting and it is one-way. Examples are
speeches or pronouncements by judges.
a. casual b. formal c. consultative d. frozen
48. This speech style remains unchanged. It is mostly occurring in ceremonies.
a. casual b. intimate c. consultative d. frozen
49-50. Which type of speech style is appropriate for the following situation?
49. Leading a prayer before a meal.
a. casual b. intimate c. consultative d. frozen
50. Talking to a Guidance Counselor.
a. casual b. intimate c. consultative d. frozen
51. The language that is used in this style may not be shared in public.
a. casual b. intimate c. consultative d. frozen
52. The language being used in this speech style are the Jargon, slang or the vernacular language.
a. casual b. intimate c. consultative d. frozen
53. Professional or mutually acceptable language is a must in this style.
a. casual b. intimate c. consultative d. frozen
54. Ceremonial Language are mostly occurred in this speech style.
a. casual b. intimate c. consultative d. frozen
55. When making and delivering speech, which speech style works best?
a. Intimate b. Casual c. Formal d. Frozen
56. Consider the phrase “I now declare Martial Law”. Who among the following can say this
phrase and make martial law actually happen?
a. President of the country b. my pregnant neighbor
c. A retired Principal d. A famous Actor/Actress
57. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, “Can you open the door?”.
a. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to open the door.
b. The speaker is requesting me to open the door.
c. The speaker does not make sense.
d. The speaker is asking me a question.
58. You and your friend who has a fever enter your room. She shivers and tells you “It’s cold in
here”.How would you interpret what she said?
a. She feels cold.
b. She wants me to increase the temperature in the room.

c. She does not feel well because of the cold.

d. She is complimenting the temperature of the room.
59. Based on the scenario in item no. 58, what would your next action be?
a. I will thank my friend.
 b. I will agree with her and say that the room is cold.
c. I will increase the temperature to decrease the coldness.
d. I will ignore my friend.
60. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?
a. “I checked her Facebook profile yesterday”
b. “I’m in love and I’m happy”.
c. “I promise to love you for better or for worse”.
d. “I think, following my suggestion will get us a high grade”.

Prepared by: Checked by:

ADELINE L. PASCUAL JOEL R. MALTU, Ed.D

SHS Teacher Principal I