FINAL EXAM IN

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

Name:__________________________________________ Grade: __________ Date: ______

School: ________________________________________ Score: _________
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST
Instructions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter that corresponds
to your answer.

1. It is a type of communicative strategy which is commonly used to productively establish

a topic.
a. Restriction c. Turn taking
b. Nomination d. Topic control

2. According to Schegloff, it is a self-righting mechanism in any social interaction.

a. Repair c. Termination
b. Restriction d. Nomination

3. This type of communicative strategy requires one to use conversational transitions such
as “which reminds me of”, “by the way” and the like.
a. Restriction c. Topic control
b. Nomination d. Topic shifting

4. It is a type of speech which has a main purpose of providing the audience with a clear
understanding of a concept or idea.
a. Persuasive speech c. Impromptu speech
b. Informative speech d. Entertainment speech

5. It is a type of speech which provides the audience with well-argued ideas that can
influence their own beliefs and decision.
a. Persuasive speech c. Impromptu speech
b. Informative speech d. Entertainment speech

6. It is a type of speech according to delivery which requires you to commit the speech to
memory so that you do not bring your notes when delivering it.
a. Memorized c. Impromptu
b. Manuscript d. Extemporaneous

7. It is a type of speech which happens when one is called to speak at the spur of moment
because he/she is expected to be knowledgeable about the subject.
a. Memorized c. Impromptu
b. Manuscript d. Extemporaneous

8. It is a type of speech which is delivered with the help of short notes and a clear routine.
a. Manuscript c. Entertainment
b. Persuasive d. Extemporaneous

9. It is a type of speech which aims to share goodwill, joy and pleasure to the audience.\
a. Persuasive c. Impromptu speech
b. Informative d. Entertainment speech

10. This type of organizational pattern used writing a speech is employed if you want to
present the history, evolution or development of your topic in a sequential order.
a. Spatial c. Cause- Effect
b. Chronological d. Comparison-Contrast
11. This type of organizational pattern used in writing a speech is employed if you want to
talk about the physical structure of an object or the way things fit together in a certain
space.
a. Spatial c. Cause- Effect
b. Chronological d. Comparison-Contrast

12. It is part of the speech writing process which entails looking into the profile of the target
audience.
a. Data gathering c. Writing patterns
b. Audience analysis d. Narrowing down a topic

13. It is part of speech writing process which is a hierarchical list that shows the relationship
of one’s ideas.
a. Outline c. Introduction
b. Conclusion d. Body of the speech

14. It is part of speech writing process which gives you an opportunity to identify what works
and what does not work for you and your target audience.
a. Introduction c. Rehearsing
b. Body of speech d. Editing/Revising

15. This is a type of claim in writing a persuasive speech which questions the existence of a
particular event or happening.
a. Speech that questions fact c. Speech that questions idea
b. Speech that questions value d. Speech that questions policy

16. In the statement “Do you have anything to say?”, what type of communicative strategy is
used?
a. Restriction c. Turn-taking
b. Nomination d. Topic Control

17. In the statement “One of the essential lessons I gained from the discussion is the
importance of sports and wellness to a healthy lifestyle.”, what type of communicative
strategy is used?
a. Restriction c. Turn-taking
b. Termination d. Topic Control

18. In the statement “Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly
understand what we want to say about the issue.”, what type of communicative strategy
is used?
a. Repair c. Topic Control
b. Termination d. Topic Shifting

19. In the statement “Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.”,
what type of communicative strategy is used?
a. Restriction c. Topic Control
b. Termination d. Topic Shifting

20. In the statement “Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our
government?”, what type of communicative strategy is used?
a. Restriction c. Turn-taking
b. Nomination d. Topic Control

21. In the statement, “Hey, how are you? I missed you!”, what type of communicative
strategy is used?
a. Restriction c. Turn-taking
b. Nomination d. Topic Control

22. In the statement “Best regards to your parents! See you around!”, what type of
communicative strategy is used?
a. Nomination c. Topic Control
 b. Termination d. Topic Shifting

23. In the statement “Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I’m still focused on my writing
assignment. Let’s talk next time, okay?”, what type of communicative strategy is used?
a. Nomination c. Topic Control
b. Termination d. Topic Shifting

24. In the statement “Now it’s your turn to ask questions.”, what is the type of communicative
strategy is used?
a. Restriction c. Turn-taking
b. Nomination d. Topic Control

25. In the statement “Good to see you. anyway, I came to visit you because I want to
personally offer apologies for what I did yesterday.”, what type of communicative
strategy is used?
a. Restriction c. Topic Control
b. Termination d. Topic Shifting

26. What type of speech that can be written on the topic “Religion has no place in the
government”?
a. Persuasive c. Impromptu
b. Informative d. Entertainment

27. What type of speech that can be written on the topic “What is cancer?”
a. Persuasive c. Impromptu
b. Informative d. Entertainment

28. From the topics below, which one is the best topic for an informative speech?
a. Equality is a myth c. Truth is debatable.
b. Homelessness is a choice d. Global warming is a social phenomena

29. The following are strategies to highlight your main idea in your body of speech EXCEPT
a. Show statistics c. Present real-life examples
b. Present comparisons d. Use popular songs/stories which are familiar to audience

30. The following are the profiles of the audience which must be considered in speech
writing EXCEPT
a. Morbidity c. Age range
b. Age range d. Religious affiliations

31. An essential element of a careful speech preparation is _________.

a. Providing yourself with plenty of time
b. Rehearsing the speech in front of mirror
c. Writing a manuscript to use for rehearsal
d. Asking someone to give feedback on your outline

32. Saying “gonna” instead of “going to” is an example of poor _________.

a. Grammar c. Pronunciation
b. Choice of words d. Enunciation

33. A speaker’s main ideas are __________.

a. Detailed anecdotes
b. Words or phrases always repeated
c. The most important points in a speech.
d. Words that indicate that a list, contrast, or connection is about to be made.

34. The statement “Jake is late today, so he must be unreliable” is an example of ________.
a. False analogy c. False Analogy
b. Begging the question d. Hasty Generalization

35. The normal rate of speech is _________.

 a. 200-300 words per minute
b. 125-150 words per minute
c. 160-200 words per minute
d. 100-120 words per minute

36. Chronological order or patter is useful in speech writing when organizing elements
according to ____________.
a. Main ideas c. When they happen in time
b. Their purposes d. Categories to which they belong

37. A speech can be written or introduced by the following techniques EXCEPT

a. Telling a story c. Restatement of the message
b. Showing statistics d. Starting with a familiar or strong quote

38. When a topic is broken down into parts that are arranged in categories by their
similarities and differences, the topic has been organized using ________.
a. Topical pattern c. Chronological pattern
b. Spatial pattern d. Comparison-contrast pattern

39. A speech discussing the historical sequence of events leading to World War II is likely to
follow ________.
a. Spatial c. Random
b. Topical d. Chronological

40. What is the best conclusion in your speech with a topic “Mayon Volcano”?
a. The beauty and mysticism of Mayon Volcano
b. It is indeed a wondrous combination of beauty and danger
c. Mayon Volcano is active and lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
d. Mayon Volcano has a past record of being active for how many years now.

41. Which of the following situations does not refer to nomination?

a. Forum
b. Panel discussion
c. Shifting back to the main topic
d. Interviewer interrogates the applicant about his personal, educational, and
professional background.

42. Sir Ralph is discussing the rock cycle. James, his student interrupts him by saying
something about the various types of rocks. Which of the following is the appropriate
way to express an interest in joining or participating in a discussion?
a. Talk while the teacher is explaining
b. Stand and tell something about the topic
c. Shout so that the teacher can recognize you.
d. Raise one’s hand in order to be recognized by the teacher.

43. Which of the following statements will be helpful in shifting the topic back to the original
flow of the conversation?
a. I appreciate your comment.
b. Can I have the floor, please?
c. Okay, thank you. But going back to our topic…
d. I will respond to that after I have discussed few more slides.

44. The following are expressions used in topic control communicative strategy, EXCEPT
a. “Go on.”
b. “Let’s go back to the topic.”
c. “We are talking about communication here right?”
d. “By the way, there’s a new shop opening at the mall.”

45. The following are expressions used in Termination communicative strategy, EXCEPT
a. “Goodbye!”
b. “See you around!”
 c. “Go on with your ideas.”
d. “That’s all for now, class.”

46. How would an audience member know that a speaker is giving an extemporaneous
speech?
a. The speaker uses few notes to look at and talks in a conversational tone.
b. The speaker has manuscript that is read directly to the audience.
c. The title “Extemporaneous Speaker” is listed by his name in the program.
d. The speaker uses notes and recites a memorized speech.

47. James is worried that writing or giving a memorized speech may be boring. What advice
could you give him to make sure it isn’t?
a. Give the speech as quickly as possible so that the audience members will have to
focus to keep up.
b. Give the audience a copy of the speech text so they can follow along and notice if
you make a mistake.
c. Focus only on getting the lines right and not on the audience’s response to the
speech.
d. Relax, breathe, and write the speech in a language that is familiar.

48. Rosa and Cardo are getting married next week. You have to write and deliver the
ceremonial speech at the reception. What is the main rule about this speech?
a. It should be brief.
b. It should include a thorough research.
c. It should be delivered in a formal manner.
d. It should only be given by someone with a graduate degree.

49. The Askal Forever Home is speaking to end the stray dog epidemic that has hit your
area. This speech is likely written to:
a. Inform
b. Persuade
c. Celebrate
d. Entertain
50. Your committee has asked a prominent speaker to give a speech at the next meeting.
You have been asked to introduce this speaker. What should you do?
a. Tell a funny story from the speaker’s childhood.
b. Think of few things to say and ad lib the introduction.
c. Talk about the speaker’s accomplishments and honors.
d. Meet with the speaker to collaborate on an introduction that captures attention and
establishes credibility.