REGINA COELI EDUCATION CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.

MIDTERM EXAM
ORAL COMMUNICATION

Name: __________________________________ Date: _____________ Score: ________

I. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. A series of dynamic activities which produce something that leads to a particular result.
a. communication b. feedback c. process d. series
2. Sending and receiving messages through written symbols, such as language.
a. barrier b. feedback c. process d. written communication.
3. A type of communication that includes listening and speaking skills.
a. barrier b. oral communication c. process d. written communication.
4. Primarily, it uses sounds to communicate or any form of transmission that is based on hearing.
a. audio b. feedback c. process d. series
5. Sending and receiving messages without the use of words.
a. nonverbal communication b. oral communication c. process d. written communication.
6. Primarily, it uses pictures, illustration, and graphic organizer to communicate.
a. audio b. feedback c. process d. visual
7. A systematic arrangement of letters, figures, symbols, and words.
a. code b. feedback c. process d. visual
8. It refers to meaningful arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences or longer
constructions in a language.
a. linguistic b. morphology c. phonology d. syntax
9. Meaning-distinguishing sound in a language.
a. linguistic b. morphology c. phonemes d. syntax
10. Anything that is associated with, relating to, or pertaining to words.
a. gestures b. nonverbal c. oral d. written.

II. Identify the types of nonverbal communication used in the following statements and sentences.
Choose your answer from the given words inside the box.
________________1. Gestures and body movements
________________2. Eye movements and eye contact Auditory
________________3. Communication through physical touch
________________4. Observe silence. Gustatory
________________5. The bitter taste of bitter gourd.
________________6. Fragrance of the newly bloom roses. Olfactory
________________7. The high pitch of Mariah Carrey.
________________8. The posture of an old man. Tactile
________________9. The sweet taste of a fresh berries. Visual
_______________10. Facial expression

III. Identify the missing elements in David Berlo’s Model of communication. Write your answer in the
space provided. USE IMPROVED CURSIVE WRITING!

Berlo Model of Communication

Source Message Channel Receiver

Communication skills 2. 5. 8.

Attitudes Structure Hearing Attitudes

1. 3. 6. Knowledge
Social system Treatment 7. 9.
Culture 4. Tasting 10.
IV. Give the functions of communication of the following sentences. Write your answer on the space
provided. Use improved cursive writing!

_______________________1. We want to inform other people of what we know. Facts, information,

and knowledge.
_______________________2. You may find yourself wanting to influence the opinion of others to
believe and accept your stand and claim on an issue or a problem.
_______________________3. To instruct on what to do, when and where to do them, and why and
how to do them.
_______________________4. We communicate to entice and direct people to act and reach their
objectives or goals in life.
_______________________5. We use communication for pleasure and enjoyment.
_______________________6. Communication is curative and serves to maintain good health.
_______________________7. People use communication to maintain control over other people’s
attitude and behavior.
_______________________8. Communication helps us start, maintain, regulate, or even end
relationship with other people.
_______________________9. Information is shared to guide people on the process and procedures
necessary to operate efficiently and effectively.
_______________________10. In the workplace, leaders and managers use communication to
maintain control over their employees and their work environment.

IV. Explain the following problems that emanate from the source/sender of communication in not less
than 3 sentences. Two points each. Use improved cursive writing!

1. Problems in language proficiency/skills.

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2. Lack of sensitivity to the receiver’s background.

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3. Lack of preparation
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4. Negative perception of self and other emotional problems.

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Points Indicator
CONTENT
5 The presence of ideas developed through facts, examples, details, opinions, reasons, and/or
explanations
ORGANIZATION
2 The order developed and sustained within the paragraph from introduction to conclusion.
2 CONVENTIONS
Grammar, spelling, usage, cursive writing, and sentence formation.

GOD BLESS FAMILY!

Prepared by: S’JP.