6.
Who among the speakers below can be considered an
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
MIMAROPA REGION
DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO
LEUTEBORO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SOCORRO
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ORAL
COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
Name _______________________________________
Section: __________________ Score: __________
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of the correct or the
best answer. Write your answer on your paper.
1. Which of the definitions below justifies that
communication is a two-way process?
a. Communication originated from the Latin term
‘Communicare’ which means to share or to be in
relation with.
b. Communication is the sending a message like public
speeches, watching television, or listening to a
homily where feedback isn’t necessary.
c. Communication can be expressed through written or
spoken words or through verbal and nonverbal
means.
d. Communication is a process of sharing and
conveying messages or information from one person
to another.
2. What is the correct sequence of the seven stages of
communication?
a. Conceptualizing-Encoding-Transmitting-Receiving-
Decoding-Verifying-Responding
b. Conceptualizing-Encoding-Transmitting-Receiving-
Decoding –Responding-Verifying
c. Conceptualizing-Encoding-Transmitting-
Responding-Decoding-Receiving-Verifying
d. Conceptualizing-Decoding-Transmitting-Receiving-
Encoding-Verifying-Responding
Refer to the situation in the box for items 3 and 4.
1 Babi loves Deno, her suitor as a friend.
2 She thinks of how to tell him using their native language.
3 She tells, “Deno, mahal kita bilang kaibigan.”
4 Deno hears what Babi said.
5 He tries to analyze what she means based on the context and
their relationship and he is heartbroken.
6 He frowns and does not say anything, because he is in pain.
7 Babi noticed that he is heartbroken because a deafening
silence that happens after.
3. Decoding refers to the interpretation of the encoded
message. Which line shows decoding as a process of
communication?
a. Line 3 c. Line 5
b. Line 4 d. Line 6
4. Words are accompanied by non-verbal gestures. Which
line shows non-verbal gesture (facial expression) to
express what is felt?
a. Line 3 c. Line 6
b. Line 4 d. Line 7
5. You are asked to deliver a talk about the danger of
mosquito bites in the residents of a far-flung barangay in
your municipality. What will you do to be understood by
the listeners?
a. Use jargon to catch their attention so that listeners
will pay attention.
b. Translate scientific language using layman’s terms.
c. Speak in simple English to inform the residents about
the danger of mosquitoes.
d. Speak in a louder voice and use many nonverbal
gestures that match with your words.
effective communicator?
Speaker A: Dengue is caused the bite of mosquitoes
known as Aedes Egypti.
Speaker B: Ang dengue ay isang sakit na nakukuha mula
sa mga kagat ng lamok na kilala sa tawag na Aedes
Egypti.
Speaker C: Ang dengue ay isang sakit mula sa ihi ng
daga na mas kilala sa tawag na leptospirosis.
Speaker D: Dengue kills many people. According to
statistics, 3 out of 10 patients died every day.
a. Speaker A c. Speaker C
b. Speaker B d. Speaker D
7. Which statement is NOT true about communication?
a. Communication is a process of sending and
receiving messages.
b. Communication is made possible because of
technology.
c. Communication can be expressed through written
or spoken words.
d. Communication occurs between two or
more people.
8. Evaluate the statements below. These are examples of the
channels of communication EXCEPT
a. use of verbal or spoken words in sending a
particular message from one person to another
b. use of one or more of the five senses: hearing,
sight, touch, smell and taste in sending a particular
message
c. use of escaping strategies or defense mechanisms to
avoid someone resulting to communication breakdown
d. use of non-verbal means of communication to
communicate one’s feelings such as through
facial expression or body language
9. The features of an effective communication clarify what
makes communication effective. When does
communication exemplify courtesy?
a. When the listener receives all the information they
need to hear to respond effectively
b. When the speaker makes his/her message straight to
the point
c. When the speaker uses correct grammar and
appropriate choice of words
d. When the speaker respects the culture, values and
beliefs of the receiver
10. What is the use of the models of communication?
a. They are proposed to explain how communication
works or takes place.
b. They illustrate a graphical or pictorial illustration of
nonverbal communication.
c. They are drawn to simplify the difficult concepts to
be easily understood.
d. They depict that communication is a complex
process.
11. Princess wants to differentiate one-way from two-way
process of communication. What models will he use?
a. Lasswell and Aristotle
b. Interactive and Lasswell
c. Transactional and Dance Helical
d. Dance Helical and Interactive
12. Schramm sees communication as a two-way process.
Which of the following explains Schramm model of
communication?
a. Communication takes place using the sender-
message-receiver process.
b. Communicators understand each other better if they
share common field of experiences.
c. Communicators undergo a collaborative exchange of
messages with the aim of understanding each other.
d. Communication is affected by cultural norms which
makes communication difficult to take place.
13. There are many ‘Marites’ in your neighborhood. They
usually start from one topic and expands to other topics.
 Which model of communication best explains this B. Clearness d. Correctness
scenario? 19. Which of the situations below will ensure that an effective
a. Barnlund’s Transactional Model communication will take place?
b. Dance Helical Model I. The speaker communicates everything that the
c. Shannon-Weaver Model listeners need to hear.
d. Laswell Model II. The speaker keeps his or her message short to
14. Analyze the Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication. save time and overcome nervousness.
Which element of in the model makes this a two-way III. The speaker considers the listeners’ mood,
process of communication? background, education, and needs.
IV. The speaker uses grammatically correct
sentences.
a. I, II and III c. II, III and IV
b. I, III and IV d. I, II, III and IV
20. What will you do to understand someone why he or she
did an act which you never thought he or she would?
a. Be an attentive listener.
b. Be a sympathetic listener.
a. Channel c. Noise c. Be an emphatic listener.
b. Feedback d. Decoder d. Be a selective listener.
15. Evaluate the models below. Which model explains the 21. You are talking with a friend when a vehicle with loud
sermon of a pastor or a homily of a priest? music stops near the coffee shop where you are in. What
a. will you do to continue and understand the conversation?
I. Demand from the driver to turn off the music.
II. Give a sarcastic look at the driver and leave the
place.
III. Look for a different place to resume your
conversation.
IV. Focus on what the other say and observe the
nonverbal cues he or she uses.
a. I, II and III c. III and IV
b. II, III and IV d. I, III and IV
22. The millennials communicate through social media. How
could they better develop their communication skills
through media literacy skills?
a. Spend more hours on the use of social media.
b. Ask somebody to help him or her in doing
b.
assignment using social media.
c. c. Use time meaningfully and use social media for
educational and productive purposes.
d. Visit different sites to get advance information about
any topics that interest you.
23. Which of the strategies below could help develop your
human communication skills?
I. Listen attentively to teachers and speak only
when called.
II. Volunteer to present group output and
collaborate with others in presenting.
III. Engage in oral communication strategies to
develop one’s communicative competence.
IV. Express oneself in English during vacant hours
when dealing with classmates.
a. I, II, III c. I, III and IV
b. II, III and IV d. I, II and IV
24. It is suggested that effective communicators listen with
their eyes and ears. If you consider this advice, what
would you do as you communicate?
a. Use simple and concise words as much as possible in
d. delivering a message.
b. Before you give your comments and judgement, be sure
16. What is referred to as a specialized vocabulary in a certain
that you have listened attentively to the speaker.
field which needs to be adjusted in a layman’s term to be
c. Pay attention to verbal and non-verbal message because
understood?
effective communication depends on what people say and
a. Archaic c. Jargon
how they say it.
b. Anagram d. Portmanteau
d. Minimize distraction or noise by looking for a place like
17. Barriers affect the flow of communication. What barrier
closed area, empty room, or quiet places.
hinders effective communication to take place if
25. What communicative function is used in most people’s
communicators are preoccupied with internal problems?
daily activities as they get along with others?
a. Physiological c. Psychological
a. control and regulation c. motivation
b. Stereotyping d. Cultural
b. social interaction d. information dissemination
18. Christian makes sure that when he speaks there are no
26. Rob Brown once said, ‘If you can speak, you can
grammatical errors in his message. What is this feature of
influence. If you can influence, you can change other’s
an effective communication?
lives. Which communicative function serves to inspire and
A. Completeness c. Courtesy
influence others?
 a. emotional expression c. regulation and control a. Provision of nonverbal communication
b. motivation d. social interaction b. Wise use of microphone
27. The speaker considers the audiences’ background such as c. Captivating smile and glances
their age, gender, race, social status and personal d. Optimism in speaking
convictions. What aspect is considered by the speaker? 35. What speech style do the situations below exemplify?
a. appropriateness c. brevity I. Talking to pals/friends
b. Clarity d. vividness II. Talking to teachers
28. The anchor nods on the information delivered by the field III. Listening to the doctor’s advice
reporter after giving a follow up question during the live IV. Listening to the priest/pastor
report indicating affirmation. In what way does nodding a. Intimate, Casual, Consultative, Formal
contribute to the report? b. Casual, Consultative, Consultative, Formal
a. It builds connection to the reporter. c. Casual, Consultative, Frozen, Formal
b. It builds connection to the viewers. d. Intimate, Consultative, Frozen, Formal
c. It builds connection to the reporter and viewers. 36. What does the kind language used in the conversation
d. It builds connection to the co-anchors. reveal about the communicators?
29. Which statement demonstrates sensitivity in socio-cultural I. The language used reveals the relationship of the
dimension of communication? communicators.
a. Don’t buy in the ‘Ukay-Ukay’; that is for the poor. II. The language used reflects the formality and
b. Lolo, when a battery runs out of charge, it is low bat. informality of the occasion.
Let me explain it simply, Lo. III. The language used depicts the educational
c. Stop asking question. You will never understand. background of communicators.
d. Come with me. I’ll treat you in a luxurious restaurant. a. I only c. II and III
I know you haven’t been there. b. II only d. I, II and III
30. Read the following statements. What does these 37. On what occasion is vernacular, slang and jargon
statements mean? appropriate to be used?
I. Anak, please focus in your studies. Do not go a. When talking to family and friends
into relationship. b. When talking to teachers, employers, officials
II. Come, live with me and be my love. c. When talking to the president
III. You can do it. I always believe in you. d. When talking to higher officials in the gov’t
IV. I love you and it is just fine if you love me as a
friend.
V. Rendezvous means a meeting place.
a. Communication controls behavior and allows 38. In what speech style could the statement inside the box be
individuals to interact with others. heard?
b. Communication helps people to live better and Husband: Mahal ko, could we visit Japan next year?
express their feelings and emotions. Wife: That is what I am supposed to ask you Mahal ko.
c. Communication is the conveying and receiving of a. Intimate c. Frozen
messages. b. Consultative d. Formal
d. Communication serves different functions to meet 39. Which statement DOES NOT belong to the group in terms
different needs. of consultative speech style?
31. John Calive is the new SSG President. He delivers this at a. Talking to pals or friends
the opening program of the tree planting activity. What b. Talking to a guidance counselor
element of communication is it? c. Talking to a class adviser
I urged you to participate in the tree planting activity of d. Talking to a doctor
the Supreme Student Government. I believe the 40. Which speech are you going to use if you intend to deliver
protection of the environment is a social responsibility. a message by browsing your script and glancing at your
a. Channel c. Message audience?
b. Context d. Feedback a. memorized c. manuscript
32. What type of speech context is exemplified in the b. Impromptu d. extemporaneous
situations below? 41. Read and analyze the statements below. Which
I. You requested your study buddy to read the draft generalization is correct?
of your journal before writing it. I. Memorized speech is a recall from memory.
II. You worked with your learning teams and II. Impromptu speech has little preparation.
discussed your group presentation. III. Manuscript speech is a speech delivered at the spur of
III. You provided comfort to a friend who is going a moment.
through a family problem. a. I and II are correct c. Only I is correct.
a. Intrapersonal c. Public b. II and III are correctd. I, II and III are correct.
b. Interpersonal d. Mass 42. Formulate a statement which you can deduce from the
33. Madam Cristeta R. Lambon uses nonverbal cues as she following speech styles.
speaks. How does nonverbal cues help her put her I. Intimate is for lovers or husband and wife.
thoughts across to the audience? II. Consultative happens when someone talks to another
a. It enhances and emphasizes the message of her speech, person of higher authority.
thus making it more meaningful, truthful, and relevant. III. Formal requires formal language.
b. It helps her to get the support of the teachers, the students IV. Frozen is the most formal communicative style that is
and the stakeholders. usually used during solemn ceremonies and events.
c. It makes her speech dramatic, thus making her a credible a. The way we communicate is influenced by speech styles.
speaker of any topic. b. Communication is always a two-way process.
d. It ensures that she establishes harmonious relationship c. Speech styles tell us that we use non-verbal gestures when
with the listeners. we communicate. 1
34. The speaker manifests a positive aura as he or she delivers d. Communication uses both verbal and non-verbal means.
her message using microphone. She accompanied her 43. What is the resulting act of what is said?
message with appropriate body language as he speaks. a. Locutionary c. Perlocutionary
What strategy did he or she use? b. Illocutionary d. Stationary
 44. You and your friend who has a fever enter your room. She
shivers and tells you, “It’s cold in here!” How would you
interpret what she said?
a. She feels cold
b. She is complimenting the temperature in my room.
c. She wants me to increase the temperature in my
room.
d. She does not feel well because of the cold.
45. Based on the scenario in item number 44, what would
your next action be?
a. I will ignore my friend.
b. I will thank my friend.
c. I will agree with her and say that the room is cold.
d. I will increase the temperature in my room.
46. Consider the phrase: “I now declare martial law.” Who
among the following can say this phrase and make martial
law actually happen?
a. President of a country
b. My Special Someone
c. Coco Martin
d. Pinoy Big Brother

47. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she
says, “Can you open the door?”
a. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to
open the door.
b. The speaker is requesting me to open the door.
c. The speaker is asking me a question.
d. The speaker does not make sense.
48. You were eating delicious Rongring. Your friend came
and asked you, “Is that sweet?” while looking at your
fruits. How will you respond appropriately?
a. “Yes, these apples are sweet.”
b. “No, please leave me alone.”
c. “Yes, would you like some?”
d. “Absolutely!”
49. Sir Coco was carrying heavy books. He said, “It’s
heavy!”What do you think is the illocutionary act that he
intends to say?
a. He states that the books are heavy.
b. He is asking for help.
c. He wants to sell the books.
d. He likes reading books.
50. When could a statement be classified as a performative
act?
I. There must be a conventional procedure with a
conventional effect.
II. The ceremony is performed by an incompetent
person.
III. The circumstance and the person must be
appropriate.
IV. The procedure must be done correctly and
completely.
a. I, II and III c. III and IV
b. I, III and IV d. I, II, III and IV

BONUS POINTS

CHOOSE ONE. Share your thoughts in three to five sentences

only.

1. Great speakers had been bad speakers at first. What does it tell
you? (+ 2 points)
2. Confident people succeed more than those who are not. State
your agreement and/or disagreement? (+3 points)
3. If you can speak, you can influence. If you can influence, you
can change lives. - Rob Brown (+3)