Purposive Communication

Semi-Final Exam (Answer Key)

I. Identify whether it’s written or spoken language. Write WL, if it’s written language and write SL, if it’s spoken
language.

1. Usually transient unless recorded and speakers can correct themselves and change their utterances
as they go along. SL

2. Usually used for immediate interactions. SL

3. Tends to be more complex and intricate. WL

4. Writers can make use of punctuation, headings, layout, colors and other graphical effects. WL

5. Usually permanent and cannot be changed.WL

6. Can communicate across time and space for as long as the particular language system is still
understand. WL

7. Grammatical constructions are used. WL

8. Tends to be full of repetitions, incomplete sentences and corrections. SL

9. Can use timing, tone, volume and tremble to add emotional context. SL

10. Some types of vocabulary are used and also includes slang expressions. SL

II. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

11. _________ is appropriate for professional writing and letters to a boss or stranger.

a. Slang b. Informal c. Neutral d. Formal

12. _________is non emotional and sticks to facts. It is most appropriate for technical writings.

a. Informal b. Slang c. Formal d. Neutral

13. _________is conversational and appropriate when writing to friends and people you know very well.

a. Neutral b. Slang c. Formal d. Informal

14. Who wrote the essay The Flight From Conversation?

a. Shelly Dickenson b. Shanna Twain c. Shenny Sowyer d. Sherry Turkle

15. ________is a subset of language as defined by purpose and setting.

a. Spoken b. Written c. Varieties d. Register

16. ________is also called “lect” is a specific form of language or language cluster.

a. Spoken b. Written c. Varieties d. Register

17. ________is a language that never changes.

a. Formal Register b. Casual Register c. Frozen Register d. Consultative Register

18. ________is a language between lovers.

a. Intimate Register b. Consultative Register c. Frozen Register d. Casual Register

19. ________ is a language between friends.

a. Casual Register b. Formal Register c. Frozen Register d. Consultative Register

20. ________ is a Standard English, examples are speeches and school lessons.

a. Formal Register b. Consultative Register c. Frozen Register d. Casual Register

III. Choose your answers from the words inside the box. (There would be repetition of answers)

*Discussion Text *Factual Texts *Instructions and Procedural Texts *Persuasion Texts
*Literary Texts *Explanatory Texts *Recounts *Non-Chronological Reports

21. Factual Texts The goal of this text type is to inform, instruct, or persuade through the use of facts and information.

22. Literary Texts This texts seek to entertain, enlighten, or elicit emotion through a creative use of language and
structure.

23. Discussion Text The purpose of this text is to explore more than one point of view on a given subject in order to
reach an informed opinion or to make a decision on an issue.

24. Discussion Text The title is often in the form of a question

25. Instructions and procedural texts The title indicates the process described e.g. How to…

26. Explanatory texts This text move beyond providing straightforward descriptions to looking at things like causes and
reasons. They move beyond retelling what happened, such as in a simple report, to address the why and how of what
happened.

27. Recounts This focus on retelling events and are generally intended to inform and/or entertain.

28. Non-chronological reports It give information and detail about something that happened, but without being tied to
providing a linear account in terms of time.

29. Instructions and procedural texts It communicate rules or processes to follow. They are commonly found in games,
household appliances, recipes, etc.

30. Persuasion Texts This is also known as opinion writing

IV. True or False

31. Persuasive writing takes advantage of emotive language—words and phrases that describe feelings. TRUE

32. It is not good to ask reader or audience questions because they aren’t given any chance to answer it anyway. FALSE

33. It is best to include a clear, transparent thesis statement in the introduction or opening of your essay to avoid
confusion. TRUE

34. A persuasion map is like an outline of your argument, designed as a writing tool to help writers organize their
thoughts. TRUE

35. The relationship between the author and reader is quite insignificant in persuasive writing. FALSE
V. (36-40) Give at least 5 Filipino standard varieties in the Philippines

36. Cebuano

37. Waray-waray

38. Ilocano

39. Kapampangan

40. Hiligaynon

VI. Discussion

(41-45)

a. What does Shakespeare’s line from essay of Flight Of Conversation mean?

“We are consum’d with that which we were nourish’d by”

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(46-50)

b. How technology change our way of communicating? (Answer it in 3 sentences only)

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Since All Souls Week isn’t over yet, for extra 5 points, give 1 scary statement using only 5 words (Cebuano-Visayan,
Filipino, or English language will do)

Example:

“May laing’ hinigugma na siya!”

“Nicold na iyang mga chinattan!”

“Mag oral recitation ko later!”

“Get ¼ sheet of paper!”

“Zero daw ka sa exam!”

Make your own “funny/witty” scary statement.

Don’t be afraid to fly. Believe in yourself!
-Miss Layaog