MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS in ORAL COMMUNICATION in CONTEXT

Grade 11

I. Read and analyze each statement then choose the letter of the best answer.
1. The teacher is discussing tips on how to write a speech. The learner raised her hand for a question. Which part of the process
of communication is being shown?
a. channel b. feedback c. message d. medium
2. The guidance counselor gave a talk on how to deal with stress. What is his role in the communication process?
a. sender b. receiver c. channel d. context
3. It is the act or process of using words, signs, symbols and signals to express or exchange information.
a. message b. communication c. verbal cues d. barrier
4. This is the key element that is transmitted in communication, can be oral and written.
a. channel b. communication process c. message d. feedback
5. This is also known as the medium or pathway through which the message travels in order to reach its destination.
a. channel b. feedback c. mass media d. context

II. Analyze the given diagram below then label the elements of communication process. (For nos. 6-10)

9 10 8

III. Use the graphic organizers and given clues to illustrate the different models of communication.

11. Shannon- Weaver Model 12. Aristotle Model of Communication

14. Berlo’s Model of Communication

15. Helical Model of Communication

13.

IV. Read and Analyze the following analogy, then supply the blanks with the correct word/ phrase.
16. Shannon Weaver : Noise = _____________ : Field of Experience
17. Frank Dance : _________ = Aristotle : Aristotle’s Model
18. Aristotle’s Model : Public speaking = Berlo’s Model : _________________
19. _______________ : No feedback = Interactive Model : With feedback
20. Eugene White : ____________ = Schramm Model : Interactive Model

V. Identify the type of communication barrier shown in each situation.

__________21. The use of “omsim” and “arat”
__________22. Same language but speaking different dialects.
__________23. Norms and beliefs
__________24. Close mindedness and overconfidence
__________25. Time and distance
 VI. Analyze the given diagram then fill in the concept map with the appropriate word/ phrases.

28.___________
27._________
c
Solo vocal communication

26._________
29.___________

Interpersonal
dyad 30.______ public mass
c c
c c c

VII. Match the types of speeches and speech styles written in Column A with its corresponding description in Column B.
A B
_______31. Entertainment Speech a. It is more formal than talking or usual conversation.
_______32. Casual Style b. It is the recitation of written message that the speaker has committed to memory.
_______33. Intimate Style c. Reading aloud a planned, rehearsed and written message.
_______34. Speech d. Intends to captivate audience’s attention and amuse them while delivering a message.
_______35. Frozen Style e. Mainly performed to educate the audience on new or relevant piece of information.
_______36. Persuasive Speech f. It is reserved for close family members or people.
_______37. Manuscript Speech g. Written to persuade or convince the listeners of the validity of the speaker’s argument.
_______38. Impromptu Speech h. It is an ‘on the spot speaking’ and without advanced preparation.
_______39. Informative Speech i. It is often very relaxed and focused on just getting the information out.
_______40. Memorized Speech j. The most formal communicative style that is often used in respectful situation/
ceremony.

VIII. Write TRUE if the statement is correct, otherwise, change the underlined word/s and write it on the blank before each
number.
_______41. Regulation/control can be used to control and regulate human behavior.
_______42. Oculesics refers to the transmission of message through smell even without being verbally told.
_______43. Illocutionary act is the actual act of uttering or saying something.
_______44. Perlocutionary act refers to the consequent effect of what was said.
_______45. The act of communication or utterance that a speaker makes to achieve an intended effect is called speech style.
_______46. A type of illocutionary act called commissive commits the speaker to do something in the future.
_______47. Locutionary act is the act if uttering or saying something.
_______48. Some examples of expressive act are asking, ordering, requesting, inviting, advising and begging.
_______49. John Lennon, a professor from University of California classified illocutionary acts into five distinct categories.
_______50. In a perlocutionary act, the particular effect is sought from either the speaker or listener or both.

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time”
- Thomas Edison

Prepared by:
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ARIEL J. RAMOS
Subject Teacher

Checked by: Noted:

______________________________ _______________________
CHRISTOPHER GLENN E. SANTOS MARISSA O. RAMOS
HT III- English School Principal IV