ORALCOMM

1. Communication functions refer to _____________________________.

a. how humans put communication, primarily language, to use
b. how people show creativity
c. how society developed and become civilized.
2. Why is language viewed as tool in communication?
a. It has a function and is used by humans to accomplish a goal or objective.
b. It has different grammatical structure and thus needs to be carried through speaking or writing.
c. It is a means to carry out the plans of an organization.
3. “Can you simplify this theory for me?” What function of communication is shown here?
a. regulation c. emotional expression
b. getting information
4. Which function of communication most commonly expressed non verbally?
a. Social interaction
b. Emotional expression’
c. Motivation
5. Why is social interaction considered special?
a. Communication by definition is always social, and involves interaction.
b. Human activities are spent interacting with people.

6-10. Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations.

6. The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students. She then emphasizes that these policies
needs to be followed strictly.
7. Ross greets Rachel, and they started talking about their plans for the holidays.
8. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite living in an unpleasant situation.
9. The geometry teacher lectures about concepts on getting the volume and surface area of a cube.
10. An environmentalist expresses her opinions about issues on the environment that directly affect humans.

11-13 Determine the type of communication shown in the images below.

15-20. Label the diagram that illustrates the communication process.