Victory Elijah Christian College

Lourdes Subd. Mambugan, Antipolo City

Midterm Examination in Purposive Communication
I. Identification:
Directions: Carefully read the following statements and write the correct answer on the space provided
before each number. [15pts.]
feedback completeness correctness
David Crystal written business communication intercultural communication
cohesion courtesy clarity
consequences Robert McCrum communication process
concreteness code of ethics communication ethics
_____1. It is a system that emphasizes that morals influence the behaviour of an individual, group, or
organization thereby affecting their communication.
_____2. These are important when provided on time.
_____3. It enables you to communicate your message more effectively.
_____4. It is an ethical principle of communication that must be founded by truth that requires further
explanations and information.
_____5. It defines the kind of behaviour that is proper and desirable over one that is displeasing and
offensive.
_____6. It increases reliability to let the receiver that they are taken seriously.
_____7. These are supported by accurate material such as research data and figures.
_____8. It serves as the verbal and nonverbal interaction between people from various cultural
backgrounds.
_____9. This should be considered as well everytime we communicate.
____1O. Grammatical lapses must be restrained here including stylistic lapses or wrong verb usage that
are insufficient.
____11. According to this man, various examples should be given to demonstrate the global presence of
English.
____12. He stated that a language achieves a genuinely global status when it develops a special role
that is recognised in every country.
____13. These are characterised by concrete and explicit words or short sentences.
____14. It refers to how ideas at the sentence level are linked together.
____15. It is a way of approaching the audience in a decorous manner.
II. Modified True or False:
Directions: Carefully read the following statements and write the word TRUE for correct statements. If
it’s FALSE, change the word/s to make the statement correct. [15pts.]
_____1. It is very significant to understand that whatever we communicate should be guided by certain
ethical principles.
_____2. Intrapersonal communication is fundamental to responsible thinking, decision-making, and the
development of relationships and communities within and across contexts, cultures, channels,
and media.
_____3. It threatens all communication qualities and consequently the well-being of individuals and the
society in which we live.
_____4. The art of one’s communication reflects the art of one’s listening.
_____5. Communication is a set of standards that are based on what is right or wrong.
_____6. The information source is the reception place of the signal which converts signals into messages
_____7. Osgood-Schramm model can be used in other situations especially how the message may
sometimes get lost because of the noise.
_____8. According to Shannon-Weaver model, a message may succeed or fail, based on the
interpreter’s message appreciation.
_____9. According to Lasswell model, speakers should adjust their messages according to their audience
and the occasion to achieve a certain effect.
____1O. According to Berlo’s model, it is possible to begin at any of the stages outlined in his model.
____11. Robert McCrum stated that English is, in fact, a global language.
____12. Eugene White considers the implications of English especial y for its many users who speak
different mother tongues.
____13. Communication is a simple process that starts with the speaker and ends with the receiver.
____14. One should know the difference between the kind of English that we write and speak, both
foreign and local.
____15. Due to the rise of Internet, one can communicate internationally in a matter of seconds.
I I. Concept Mapping:
Directions: In 3-5 sentences, answer the following questions in a scholarly manner. [3Opts.]
1. Give a scenario that shows the significance of ethical communication today? Why do people
usually communicate in an unethical manner? Give possible consequences and elucidate your
answer.
2. What problems can arise when people are not ethical in their communication practices.
3. How do you feel about the role and status of English in the Philippines? Provide evidences that
wil support your answer.