DOYONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

San Carlos City, Pangasinan

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT Score: _______

First Quarter Examination
S.Y. 2018-2019
Rating: _______
Name: _________________________ Date: ____________
Gr. & Sec. :___________________

“An empty mind means an empty knowledge, an empty knowledge means an empty person,
and empty person means an empty world.”

I. Multiple Choice
A. Directions: Read each of the following sentences carefully. Then, choose the letter of the best
answer and write it on the blank provided before each number. 35 pts.

______1. Communication is originated from the latin word ___________.

a. communal b. communis c. commune d. common
______2. This latin word of communication means ______________.
a. to share b. to care c. to cooperate d. to join
______3. It is the process by which a speaker transmits a message to a listener/s, who, in turn , sends
feedback to the former.
a. communication c. communication process
b. oral communication b. models of communication
______4. The following are the most common ways we communicate except one.
a. spoken word b. written word c. visual images d. sounds waves
______5. A conversation to a certain person over the phone is an example of what type of
communication.
a. small group communication c. one to many
b. two-way communication d. one-way communication
______6. He is the source of information or message.
a. speaker b. sender c. listener d. both a & b
______7. These are information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in actions.
a. context b. message c. channel d. encoding
______8. These are the reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver.
a. decoding b. encoding c. context d. feedback
______9. It is the process of converting the message into words, actions, or other form that the speaker
Understands.
a. decoding b. encoding c. critiquing d. processing

______10. It is the process of interpreting the message of the speaker.

a. encoding b. decoding c. processing d. critiquing
______11. The process of recognizing, understanding, and accurately interpreting communicated
Messages and responding to spoken and/or nonverbal messages.
a. hearing b. listening c. processing d. active listening
______12. It is essential to the quality of the communication process in general. Hence, communication
should include everything that the receiver needs to hear for him/ her to respond, react, or
evaluate properly.
a. conciseness b. consideration c. concreteness d. completeness
______13. Effective communication happens when the message is authentic and supported by facts,
figures, and real-life examples and situations. In this case, the receiver is more connected to
the message conveyed.
a. completeness b. concreteness c. courtesy d. correctness
______14. It does not mean keeping the message short, but making it direct or straight to the point.
Insignificant or redundant information should be eliminated from the communication
that will be sent to the recipient.
a. correctness b. concreteness c. conciseness d. clearness
______15. It implies the use of simple and specific words to express ideas. It is also achieved when the
speaker focuses only on a single objective in his/her speech so as not to confuse the audience.
 a. concreteness b. conciseness c. correctness d. clearness
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______16. It is a type of verbal communication and it takes place only when there are more than two
people involved.
a. public b. intrapersonal c. small group d. interpersonal

______17. It is a type of verbal communication and it takes place between two individuals and is thus a
one-on-one conversation.
b. interpersonal b. intrapersonal c. small group d. public
______18. It is a type verbal communication wherein it takes place when one individual addresses his
message to a large gathering of people.
a. intrapersonal b. interpersonal c. small group d. public
______19. It is a form of communication that manages to convey the sender's message without having
to use words.
a. verbal b. non-verbal c. written d. visual
______20. The following are examples of non-verbal communication except one.
a. symbols and sign language c. body language
b. excuse letter d. touch
______21. The following gestures express feelings of intimacy except one.
a. shaking hands b. patting c. touching d. hands kissing
______22. Your teacher believed with your capability in making articles for newspaper publication.
What form of communication is observed?
a. verbal b. non-verbal c. written d. visual
______23.It is also called people communication.
a. interpersonal b. intrapersonal c. small group d. public
______24. Television shows are examples of what form of communication?
a. visual b. non-verbal c. written d. verbal
______25. It takes place only when there are more than two people involved.
a. small group b. interpersonal c. intrapersonal d. public
______26. It is the most comprehensive model of communication because of the same field of
experience between the communicators.
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Business Model
b. Schramm Model d. Transaction Model
______27. It is a two-way process of communication because both the communicators send, receive
and respond .
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Business Model
b. Schramm Model d. Transaction Model
______28. This model of communication is more interactive because there is a collaborative exchange
of messages between the communicators with the aim of understanding each other.
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Business Model
b. Schramm Model d. Transaction Model
______29. He is the encoder of message into signals in Shannon-Weaver Model of communication.
a. sender b. receiver c. transmitter d. producer of message (source)
______30. He is responsible for decoding the message from the signal in Shannon-Weaver Model of
communication.
a. receiver b. transmitter c. sender d. producer of message (source)
______31. He generates or creates an idea in the process of communication.
a. sender/speaker b. receiver c. sent message d. feedback
______32. He sends or provides feedback.
a. sender/speaker b. receiver c. sent message d. feedback
______33. He encodes an idea or converts the idea into words or actions in the process of
communication.
a. sender/speaker b. receiver c. sent message d. feedback
______34. He decodes, processes, analyzes or interprets the message based on the context in the
process of communication.
a. sender/speaker b. receiver c. sent message d. feedback
______35. He transmits or sends out a message in the process of communication.
a. sender/speaker b. receiver c. sent message d. feedback
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B. Identification
Directions: Read each of the following situations and recognize the barrier to communication that is
being described. Choose your answer in the box. Then, write your answer on the blank
provided before each number. 5 pts.

cultural differences lack of confidence

emotional barriers noisy environment

use of jargons

_____________________36. You are having a bad day or you feel frustrated. You sit in a meeting or
class where you think the speaker is boring.
___________________37. You are a scientist discussing a certain weather phenomenon with your
neighbor who does not know much about the topic.
___________________38. You are asked to share something about your day or weekend, but you are
hesitant because you are shy.
___________________39. You are having a conversation with some friends when a song was played
loudly.
___________________40. You visited other places and you were surprised by their practices and
traditions.

II. Study Skills/Identification

Directions: Study each of the following Functions of Communication. Then, identify the function of
communication in each of the following situations. Write your answer on the space
provided before each number. 10 pts.

Control – Communication functions to control behavior.

Social Interaction – Communication allows individuals to interact with others.
Motivation – Communication motivates or encourages people to live better.
Emotional expression – Communication facilitates people’s expression of their feelings
and emotions.
Information dissemination – Communication functions to convey information.

___________________41. The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.
___________________42. Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays.
___________________43. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated
life.
___________________44. Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.
___________________45. The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.
___________________46. Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.
___________________47. The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address.
___________________48. A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an
interview.
___________________49. The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a public forum.
___________________50. A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.

Good luck!!!

Prepared by:

AIVAN C.POQUIZ
SHS Teacher
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First Quarter Examination

Key to Correction

1. B
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. B
11. D
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. B
20. B
21. D
22. C
23. A
24. A
25. B
26. B
27. D
28. D
29. B
30. A
31. A
32. B
33. A
34. B
35. A
36. Emotional barriers
37. Use of jargons
38. Lack of confidence
39. Noisy environment
40. Cultural environment
41. Control
42. Social interaction
43. Motivation
44. Emotional expression
45. Information dissemination
46. Motivation
47. Information dissemination
48. Emotional expression
49. Information dissemination
50. Control