ORAL COMMUNICATION SUMMATIVE TEST

Test I. Multiple Choice

Instruction: Read and understand the question carefully and choose the correct letter of your answer.

1. The source of information or message

a. Receiver c. Speaker
b. Communication d. Context

2. The factors that affect the flow of communication

a. Noise c. Channel
b. Barrier d. Context

3. The information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in action.

a. Discussion c. Speech
b. Context d. Message

4. The environment where communication takes place.

a. Context c. Setting
b. Location d. Background

5. The process of converting the message into words, actions, or other forms that the speaker
understands.
a. Decoding c. Encoding
b. Processing d. Responding

6. The medium or the means, such as personal or non-personal, verbal or nonverbal, in which the
encoded message is conveyed.
a. Channel c. Communication
b. Speech d. Speech Context

7. The reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver.

a. Assessment c. Comment
b. Criticism d. Feedback

8. The process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the receiver.
a. Interpretation c. Encoding
b. Decoding d. Analyzing

9. The recipient of the message, or someone who decodes message.

a. Sender c. Receiver
b. Subject d. Audience
 10. The sending and receiving of information, ideas and thoughts within two or more individuals.
a. Debate c. Public Speaking
b. Communication Process d. Communication

11. Refers to the surrounding circumstances, setting, or situation in which spoken language or
communication occurs, influencing the meaning and interpretation of the spoken words.
a. Speech Context c. Public Speaking
b. Communication Process d. Communication

12. “You are having a bad day or you feel frustrated” What barriers of communication is being used
in the sentence?
a. Emotional Barriers c. Lack of Confidence
b. Use of Jargon d. Noisy Environment

13. “You are about to recite the importance of family in nation building but you failed to do it
because of your family affair” What barriers of communication is being used in the sentence?
a. Emotional Barriers c. Lack of Confidence
b. Use of Jargon d. Noisy Environment

14. “You are a scientist discussing a certain weather phenomenon with your neighbor who does not
know much about the topic” What barriers of communication is being used in the sentence?
a. Emotional Barriers c. Lack of Confidence
b. Use of Jargon d. Noisy Environment

15. “You are task to share something about your day or weekend, but you are hesitant because you
are shy” What barriers of communication is being used in the sentence?
a. Emotional Barriers c. Lack of Confidence
b. Use of Jargon d. Noisy Environment

16. “You are having a conversation with some friends when a song was played loudly” What barriers
of communication is being used in the sentence?
a. Emotional Barriers c. Lack of Confidence
b. Use of Jargon d. Noisy Environment

Test II. True or False

Instruction: Read and understand the statement carefully. Write T if the statement is True and F if it is
False.

____F___17. Completeness does not mean keeping the message short, but making it direct or straight
to the point.

____F___18. Complete communication is inessential to the quality of the communication process in

general.

____T___19. To be effective, the speaker should always consider relevant information about his/her
receiver such as mood, background, race, preference, education, status, and needs, among others.
____F___20. Effective communication happens when the message is theoretic and supported by
surrealistic figures.

____F___21. The speaker shows courtesy in communication by disregarding the culture, values, and
beliefs of his/her receivers.

____T___22. Correctness in grammar eliminates negative impact on the audience and increases the
credibility and effectiveness of the message.

____F___23. Clearness in communication implies the use of fancy and generic words to express ideas.

____T___24. Sender is responsible on giving precise information to the receiver.

____F___25. Non-verbal communication is only applicable to person with disability such as deaf or with
hearing problem.

____F___26. Barriers of communication does not affect the communication process and does not lead
to misunderstanding.

Test III. Enumeration

Instruction: List down or Enumerate what are being asked on each of the following item.

(27-31) Enumerate the Stages of the Developmental Model of the Intercultural Diversity

27. STAGE 1: DENIAL

28. STAGE 2: DEFENSE

29. STAGE3: MINIMIZATION

30. STAGE 4: ACCEPTANCE

31. STAGE 5 ADAPTATION

(32-35) Enumerate the Types of Speech Context

32. INTRAPERSONAL

33. INTERPERSONAL

34. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

35. MASS COMMUNICATION

(36-40) Enumerate the Types of Speech Style

36. FROZEN STAYLE

37. FORMAL STYLE

38. CONSULTATIVE STYLE

39. CASUAL STYLE

40. INTIMATE STYLE

Test IV. Identification

Instruction: Read and understand the statement carefully and Identify what types of speech context is
being used on each statement. Choose your answer on the box provided bellow. Write the letter of your
answers on the provided piece of paper.

A. Intrapersonal C. Public Communication

B. Interpersonal D. Mass Communication

___B___41. Two colleagues are having a discussion in the office kitchenette about their weekend plans.
___A___42. Someone is sitting alone in their room, reflecting on their goals and making a mental list of
tasks they need to accomplish for the day.
___C___43. A politician is delivering a speech at a campaign rally, addressing a large crowd of
supporters and outlining their policy proposals.
___D___44. A television network broadcasts breaking news about a natural disaster, reaching millions of
viewers across the country with live updates and safety instructions.
___B___45. Two individuals who have history of unresolved conflicts and strongly opposing viewpoints
are tasked with working together on a high-stakes project that requires effective collaboration and
communication.
___B___46. A customer is speaking with salesperson in a clothing store, asking for assistance in finding
the perfect outfit for a special occasion.
___A___47. An individual is struggling to overcome a debilitating fear of public speaking, and they
engage in internal dialogue and self-coaching to boost their confidence and prepare mentally for an
upcoming important presentation.
___A___48. A person is deep in thought while taking a long solitary walk, pondering their life choices
and considering their future plans.
___D___49. A popular social media platform displays a trending topic related to a major celebrity
scandal, with millions of users sharing and commenting on the news, making it a viral discussion.
___C___50. A University professor is giving a lecture to a packed lecture hall on a complex topic,
engaging with students and using visual aids to enhance understanding.