CULMINATING TASK

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following elements of communication refers to the information or ideas conveyed by the speaker?
a. receiver c. context
b. channel d. message

2. Which model depicts communication as linear?

a. Transaction Model c. Shannon-Weaver Model
b. Inventive model d. Schramm Model

3. Which function of communication is served when people’s feelings are being invoked?
a. information dissemination c. social interaction
b. control d. emotional expression

4. Which barrier is characterized by a set of vocabulary in a certain field?

a. international profession c. emotional barrier
b. jargon d. specialized field of expertise

5. Which of the following refers to the use of simple yet precise and powerful words?
a. vividness c. brevity
b. clarity d. appropriateness

6. Which of the following statements shows positive regard to cultural differences?

a. I share relevant information about my culture, and make sure it is more than what others share about theirs.
b. I do not think that my own culture is better than others’.
c. I communicate for others to understand and appreciate my own culture.
d. I do not exert effort in learning about others’ cultures.

7. Which of the following best defines intercultural communication?

a. It happens when individuals negotiate, interact, and create meanings while bringing in their varied cultural backgrounds.
b. It is a competition among people set to make their cultures known.
c. It is an organized procedure where everyone speaks of his/her culture.
d. It happens when a specific culture is regarded as the best among the rest.

8. Which DMIS stage is shown in the statement, “People of different cultures are not really unique. They are categorically the same.”
a. acceptance c. denial
b. defense d. minimization

9. Which of the following cannot be considered a characteristic of a competent intercultural communicator?

a. inclusive c. open-minded
b. polite d. idealistic

10. Which of the following statements best shows INTEGRATION as a DMIS stage?
a. “I hear you and I want to see how I can benefit from what you said.”
b. “I can see nothing new in what we all presented.”
c. “I don’t think your suggestions will work. They don’t serve any of our interests here.”
d. “Maybe I can make necessary adjustments in order to meet our objectives.”

11. In which speech style are jargon, lingo, and street slang usually used?
a. intimate c. casual
b. formal d. covert

12. An indirect speech act occurs when…

a. there is no direct connection between the form of the utterance and the intended meaning.
b. there is a direct connection between the form of the utterance and the intended meaning.
c. there is no direct connection between the intention and the intended meaning.
d. there is a direct connection between the intention and the intended meaning.
13. This refers to the ability of a speaker to use linguistic knowledge to effectively communicate with others.
a. Interpersonal communication c. Social interaction
b. Communicative competence d. Communicative strategy

14. Which of the following statements show a commissive speech act?

a. “I want to eat some cake.” c. “I’ll be here tomorrow at 6pm.”
b. “She went out!” d. “I’m sorry I was so angry at you yesterday.”

15. Which of the following is NOT a speech context?

a. Intrapersonal communication c. Long distance communication
b. Dyad communication d. Mass communication

16. Restriction in communication refers to any you may have as a speaker.

a. limitation c. noises
b. ideas d. internal conflict

17. Which of the following is an example of a frozen speech style?

a. Panatang Makabayan c. A commencement speech
b. The President’s SONA d. Opening remarks

18. Who proposed the classification of illocutionary acts?

a. John Austin c. John Cena
b. John Searle d. Martin Joos

19. Which statement reflects termination?

a. “Well then, I think we’re good. See you!” c. “Have you heard about the forest fire in Cebu?”
b. “I didn’t know about that.” d. “You’re hired!”

20. An intrapersonal communication involves…

a. One speaker c. A small group
b. Two speakers d. A speaker and an audience

21. What is the first stage in speech writing?

a. Determining the purpose c. Analyzing the audience
b. Selecting a topic d. Rehearsing

22. Which of the following is not a power principle in speech editing?

a. Edit for focus c. Edit for continuity
b. Edit for clarity d. Edit for harmony

23. This refers to the stage in speech writing when a writer chooses a structure for his/her speech.
a. Data gathering c. Choosing a writing pattern
b. Outlining d. Editing

24. Which of the following is not an effective strategy in writing a speech?

a. Avoid jargon. c. Write whatever comes to mind.
b. Be sensitive to your audience. d. Use contractions.

25. Which part of the speech restates the main idea?

a. Body c. Introduction
b. Conclusion d. Transition

26. Which of the following is an effective speech delivery technique?

a. Pause to emphasize words. c. Always be formal and serious.
b. Rarely look the audience in the eye. d. Use filler words to avoid dead air

27. Which of the following is not a type of speech according to delivery?

a. Informative speech c. Impromptu speech
b. Manuscript speech d. Extemporaneous speech
28. The following are different delivery situations except for one.
a. Speaking in different venues c. Speaking with a microphone
b. Speaking in a concert d. Speaking with a podium

29. Which of the following should be emulated from good speakers?

a. How they walk c. How they connect with the audience
b. How they laugh d. How they walk away from the stage

30. Which of the following statements about speech delivery is true?

a. Speech delivery is about pronouncing words perfectly.
b. Public speaking is a talent and cannot be learned.
c. Effective speech delivery means connecting with the audience and communicating the message.
d. Good delivery lies in the intellectual words used in the speech.

31. Which of the following persons is most likely to deliver a manuscript speech?
a. a comedian c. a father
b. a media personality d. a teacher

32. Which of the following is the most essential tip in memorizing a speech?
a. Remember the difficult words. c. Understand the main ideas by heart.
b. Memorize every word. d. Memorize only the major details.

33. Which of the following speeches is delivered with little or no time at all?
a. manuscript speech c. entertainment speech
b. extemporaneous speech d. impromptu speech

34. Which strategy of organizing a speech does a redefining of the topic into something that you want to talk about?
a. Point-Reason-Example-Point method c. Reframing
b. Bridging d. Playing Devil’s Advocate

35. Which speech is delivered with the help of short notes or a clear outline?
a. impromptu c. memorized
b. manuscript d. extemporaneous

36. Which extemporaneous question is centered on whether a topic or principle is moral or immoral?
a. Is it a question policy? c. Is it a question of fact?
b. Is it a question of morality? d. Is it a question of value?

37. Which of the following is the ultimate goal of an entertainment speech?

a. to introduce new jokes c. to share goodwill and pleasure
b. to discuss tips on how to be a comedian d. to share the funny side of life

38. Is the use of “fillers” in a speech part of a competent delivery?

a. Yes, because no one is perfect in delivering every single detail of a speech.
b. No, because they distract the listeners and convey nothing about the speech.
c. Yes, because they add excitement to the speech.
d. No, because fillers are language no one understands.

39. Which organizational pattern is best to use when you want to present the development of your topic from beginning to end?
a. spatial pattern c. chronological pattern
b. cause and Effect d. comparison and contrast

40. Which quality of a persuasive speech should come first?

a. sufficient supporting details c. compelling ideas
b. clear main point d. well-defined goal