 1.

 What function of communication uses words that are usually directives, orders, or requests
meant to control people’s behavior?
 a. information
 b. motivation c. regulation d. social interaction
 2. Which of the following situations reflects the social interaction function of
communication?
 a. a mother telling her son to clean the garage
 b. a student delivering her report about the mayor’s SOCA
 c. a teacher encouraging her students to be compassionate to others
 d. girl sharing to her mother about her speaking experience in her English class
 3. An elderly patient is in tears upon hearing that her cancer is terminal. What would be the
best nonverbal communication to use to show her some empathy?
 a. cry with her
 b. offer a handkerchief c. remain silent d. touch her hand
 4. What speech context is used when one writes down his/her feelings in a diary or on a
private blog?
 a. dyadic communication
 c. mass communication
 b. intrapersonal communication
 d. public communication
 5. Which does NOT belong to the group?
 a. interview
 b. panel discussion
 c. roundtable
 d. symposium
 6. Yves, the class president, gathered her fellow officers to talk about the disobedience
problem in their class. By the end of their meeting, they were able to come up with a plan to
resolve the issue. Which of the following was utilized?
 a. dyadic communication
 c. study group
 b. public communication
 d. small group discussion
 7. Ana was invited to speak before an audience about her achievements and how she hurdled
struggles in life. She prepared her speech well in advance and dressed herself appropriately. In
the venue, she stayed on the stage, used a lectern and a microphone. Which speech context is
used?
 a. dyadic communication
 c. mass communication
 b. intrapersonal communication
 d. public communication
 8. Which BEST explain the line COMMUNICATION IS ALWAYS INTENTIONAL?
 a. people communicate with the listener in mind
 b. people communicate with intention to be understood
 c. in communication, there’s always a listener who receives the message
 d. communication, whatever the speech context is, has to have a purpose
 9. Seby was asked by the company manager to do a presentation of their latest product to
prospective costumers. During the presentation, he used technical vocabulary and exact
definitions to be understood. Which speech style is fit for the purpose?
 a. casual
 b. consultative
 c. formal
 d. intimate
 10. The following describe the intimate style of communication, EXCEPT one. Which is it?
 a. It uses private vocabulary
 b. it is used among acquaintances
 c. it includes nonverbal messages
 d. meaning is shared even without correct linguistic forms.
 11. During the Intramural days celebration, Mike was asked to lead the athletes in their
recitation of the Oath of Sportmanship. What speech style observed?
 a. casual style
 b. consultative style
 c. formal style
 d. frozen style
 12. Ida and Ken are longtime friends. Sometimes when they communicate they understand
each other even without uttering words. They even complete each other’s statements. What
speech style is used by them?
 a. casual style
 b. consultative style
 c. formal style
 d. intimate style
 13. Hera, the class valedictorian, is asked to deliver a message of Thanks on their graduation
day. Which speech style works best?
 a. casual b. consultative c. formal d. frozen
 14. Which of the following lines is appropriate to use if one wants to use the turn-talking
communicative strategy?
 a. “How often do you go to church, Roland?”
 b. “President Rodrigo Duterte is an effective president. Do you agree?”
 c. “I agree with your idea, Madam, but may I add some points for us to consider.”
 d. “Peoples, I mean people of the Philippines, let us unite to have a better country.”
 15. What strategy is dominant in the following conversation presented below?
Student 1: Do you have any questions regarding what has been agreed upon by the
group?
Students 2,3, & 4: None
 Student 1: Okay, let’s end this meeting then.
Student 2: Alright, see you around.
 Student 3 & 4: Bye.
 a. topic shifting c. restriction
 b. termination
 d. turn-talking
 16. Which line should one say if he wants to request for clarification?
 a. “ Say it again Mich.”
 b. “Will you say it again, Mich.”
 c. I didn’t understand you, Mich.”
 d. “Okay, stop talking Mich.”
 17. Which is appropriate to say if one wants to be excused by the teacher during discussion?
 a. “ May I go to the rest room, Ma’am?”
 b. “ Can I go to the rest room, Ma’am?”
 c. “ Let me go to the rest room, Ma’am?
 d. “ I need to go to the rest room, Ma’am.
 18. Which is the most effective gesture in making others quiet?
 a. raise a fist
 b. remain seated
 c. ask them to cover their mouths
 d. stand in front and look at them in the eyes without saying ayhing
 19. Complete the analogy:
Intimate Speech style: Private vocabulary
Formal Speech style: _______________
 a. archaic b. ritualistic c. static d. straightforward
 20. What type of outline is MOST useful for the topic “Trimming Down the Number of Drug
Addicts in the Country”?
 a. chronological outline
 c. problem-solution ouline
 b. cause and effect outline
 d. topical outline
Answer Key
 1. C
 2. D
 3. A
 4. B
 5. A
 6. D
 7. D
 8. D
 9. C
 10. B
 11. D
 12. D
 13. C
 14. C
 15. C
 16. B
 17. A
 18. D
 19. D
 20. C

What I Know
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1. Talking to a counselor or psychiatrist is CONSULTATIVE speech style.

2. Giving last-minute instructions to players is CASUAL speech style.

3. Delivering campaign speeches is FORMAL speech style.

4. Delivering a speech at the UN Summit is FORMAL speech style.

5. Delivering news reports is FORMAL speech style.

6. Talking and laughing about experiences is CASUAL speech style.

7. Communicating while playing sports is CASUAL speech style.

8. Having a one-on-one conversation with a loved one is INTIMATE speech style.

9. Delivering an oratorical speech is FORMAL speech style.

10. Leading a prayer before meal is FROZEN speech style.

11. Reading school policies is FROZEN speech style.

12. Talking to a superior is CONSULTATIVE speech style.

13. Reading pledge of allegiance to the flag is FROZEN speech style.

14. Talking to a stranger is CASUAL speech style.

15. Inquiring at a hotel is CASUAL speech style.