LAPUZ, PRIMITIVO GENE F.

BSCE 2D

ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1
Direction: Write true if the statement is correct, but if it is false, underline what makes the
sentence wrong, then write the corrects answer on the space provided.

TRUE 1. Culture is manifested in our actions and affects how we tell the
world who we are and what we believe in.
CONTENT 2. In the local culture, the manner of saying a word is more regarded
than its context.
TRUE 3. Grice underscores that every interlocutor should observe a “fair-
share-talk of time.” Everyone should be given the opportunity to talk.
TRUE 4. Communication is complex because of the social and contextual
factors embedded in it.
TRUE 5.Local and global communications are kept constant in a multicultural
setting.
ASK 6. If you are doubtful of your understanding about what is being
communicated, do not ask for clarification.
LOCAL 7. In the global culture, the manner of saying a word is more
regarded than its content.
TRUE 8. Body language is a form of non-verbal communication in which
visible body language communicates particular messages, either in place of, or in conjunction
with speech.
TRUE 9. Language is evidently the primary barrier of communication in
second and foreign language contexts.
JARGON 10. Idioms are special words or expressions that are used by a
particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

ACTIVITY 2
Direction: Match the items in column A to their descriptions in column B. Write only the
letter of your choice on the space provided.

A. On barriers to communication

A B
C 1. Hostile stereotypes a. Hampers communication
A 2. Behavior difference b. Primary barrier of communication
B 3. Language barrier c. Prejudging an individual
E 4. Emotional display d. Becoming outrageous in the workplace
e. What is appropriate in one cultural may
not be appropriate in another
 B. On developing written communication

A B

D 5. Slang a. Different from literal interpretation

E 6. Jargon b. A short form of a lengthy expression
F 7. Acronym c. Avoids words that have multiple meaning
B 8. Abbreviation d. Shortcut or highly colloquial words
A 9. Idiom e. Used on particular occupation
C 10. Strive for clarity f. Formed from initial letters pronounced as a
word