PRELIM EXAMINATION

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

NAME: _________________________________________ DATE: _________________

GRADE/STRAND: _________________ SCORE: _______________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Read the following statement and write the letter of your chosen answer on the space provided for each number.

Directions: Read each item carefully then choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.
___1. It is the idea being transmitted by the sender to the receiver. It includes three aspects — content, structure, and style.
A. channel C. message
B. feedback D. sender
___2. It is the response or reaction given by the receiver to the sender of the message.
A. feedback C. receiver
B. message D. sender
___3. It is a situation where a communication takes place.
A. Both sender and receiver need to exchange messages.
B. The receiver interprets the message.
C. The sender recognizes the communication style of the other.
D. The sender translates the message into a perceivable form.
___4. It is the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information through speech, signal, writing, or behavior.
A. channel C. language
B. communication D. message
___5. This is the group of basic elements of communication.
1. source 3. medium
2. destination 4. language
A. 1234 B. 123 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1 and 2 only
___6. It is characterized by being a “selective” listener.
A. Tom asks questions to seek greater understanding.
B. Rina changes the subject from time to time.
C. Jay displays an blank look.
D. Ana gives feedback to acknowledge the speaker’s emotion.
___7. The most effective form of communication is always through words.
A. Yes, because through words we are allowed to explain ourselves.
B. Yes, because there are always words to express what we want to say.
C. No, because words can be abused by people and can cause hurt or confusion.
D. No, because words can inhibit people from saying/declaring the truth.
___8. It is defined as any communication that uses spoken or written words to convey a message.
A. non-verbal communication C. verbal Communication
B. oral Communication D. written Communication
___9. It is a type of communication that does NOT use words in expressing a message.
A. non-verbal communication C. verbal Communication
B. oral Communication D. written Communication
___10. It is the nature of communication.
1. Communication is a process.
2. Communication occurs between two or more people.
3. Communication can be expressed through words or actions.
4. Communication portrays sympathy.
A. 1234 B. 123 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1 and 2 only

___11. It is the meaning of the statement “Communication is a process”.

A. Communication consists of discrete and separate acts.
B. Communication has clear beginning and ending points.
C. Communication is dynamic, ongoing and continuous.
D. Communication resembles still pictures more than motion picture.
___12. It refers to the communicator or the source of information.
A. inceptor C. receiver
B. originator D. sender
___13. The following are forms of non-verbal communication EXCEPT one.
A. e-mail C. Road signs
B. eye blink D. thumbs up sign
___14. It is a communication process used by Teacher Jenny when she would like to ask Marco some details about the upcoming quiz
bee.
A. activating the stimulus C. encoding the message
B. decoding the message D. giving feedback
___15. It refers to the response to a verbal or non-verbal message.
A. answer C. receipt
B. feedback D. reply
___16. Which communication model is dynamic where the process does not stop after one has given feedback and which continues to
progress as topics and persons involved may change overtime, too?
A. Interactive B. Linear C. Transactional D. A and C
___17. Which of the following is an example of an interactive communication?
A. A jeepney barker persuades the commuters to Pacita Complex.
B. A social media influencer gets million views from her debut video.
C. A TV anchor interviews lawmakers over the MECQ in the metro.
D. A vendor starts a small talk with his customer and the latter gives in to it.
___18. Which of the following elements affects the flow of any communication process?
A. barrier B. channel C. feedback D. source
___19. Which model shows a one-way communication where the source of information does not know whether the message is
understood or not?
A. Interactive C. Transactional model
B. Linear D. A and B
___20. It happens when the sender fails to communicate his/her message properly or when the intended message is not clearly
understood by the receiver.
A. communication C. strategies to avoid communication barriers
B. communication barrier D. process of communication
___21. It refers to the natural or environmental conditions that hinder a successful communication transaction.
A. cultural barrier C. physical barrier
B. external noise D. psychological barrier
___22. These are issues like trauma, lack of confidence, fear, anger, frustration, and depression that may affect the communication
process.
A. external Noise C. psychological barrier
B. linguistic barrier D. semantic Noise
___23. It refers to the way a person responds in a communication situation affected by personal norms and traditions.
A. cultural barrier C. physical barrier
B. linguistic barrier D. psychological barrier
___24. This is an example when linguistic barrier to communication becomes evident.
A. A professor explains his lessons eloquently in class. C. People do not understand each other’s language.
B. Elena is afraid to deliver her opening remarks. D. The transmitter disrupted the speech of Ms. Speaker.
___25. This is one of the reasons why cultural diversity can make communication inefficient.
A. Cultural diversity allows people to be unique and original.
B. Different culture interpret words, gestures, and symbols differently.
C. Traditions propagate through the preservation of norms and values.
D. Values of people reflect
___26. It is the main cause of semantic noise.
A. jeepneys beeping C. using excessive technical jargon
B. constructing building D. people talking too loud
___27. Which best defines NOISE in the context of communication?
A. It is the sound of karaoke from your neighbor.
B. It is any sound that occurs during the communication process.
C. It is a sound that blocks or interferes communication situations.
D. It is anything that interferes with the communication.
___28. Which of the following is an example of psychological barrier?
A. ability to read minds C. inattentiveness to detail
B. dissatisfaction to customer service D. poor listening skills
___29. Which factors are considered cultural barriers to communication?
A. economic status, age, and gender
B. ethics, standards, and grammar
C. politics, administration and government
D. religion, World Meanings, and Philosophy
___30. Why does communication breakdown occur?
A. because the information is overloading.
B. because of lack of attention among the audiences or receivers.
C. because the listener or receiver has a very short attention span.
D. All of the above
31. Which does NOT belong to the group?
A. external noise C. semantic noise
B. internal noise D. verbal noise
___32. “Mrs. Erlinda was invited as a speaker during the National Women’s Month. She talked about Gender Equality. She delivered
her speech for almost 1 hour with more than 50 slides. The audience appeared uneasy and seemed uninterested after 20 minutes.”
A. cultural barrier C. physiological Barrier
B. linguistic barrier D. psychological Barrier

What barrier of communication is evident in this situation?

___33. Which communication situation displays physiological barrier?

A. The General Parents and Teachers Association (GPTA) president felt nervous when he started to speak in front of all the parents
and guardians.
B. The Municipal Agriculture officer is discussing certain agricultural crops management procedure in a community that is not very
familiar with the topic.
C. The newly designated general manager of the restaurant was a bit hesitant to talk with the guests.
D. The research teacher discusses with his students about the problem when a song was played loudly from the other classroom.
___34. Which situation BEST exemplifies communication breakdown?
A. adjusting your language depending on the people you are talking to
B. incorrect labeling of handouts to be used in product distribution
C. listening to your friend’s heartaches and unsuccessful love stories
D. looking for the positive characteristics or strengths of a speaker

II. ENUMERATION
Direction: Enumerate the following. In any order

1-5 ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION

6-9 BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION

10-12 VERDERBER (1991) GIVES A SIMILAR IDEA OF BARRIER WHEN HE CLASSIFIES NOISE INTO THREE KINDS: