Activity 1

Multiple Choice: Select the response that best answers the questions below.
1. It is the heart of communication because without a _____ there is nothing to
communicate.
A. Feedback C. Decoding
B. Message D. Medium & Channel

2. It is the 1st key player in communication setting. The process of communication

starts when he/she desires to communicate a message to someone else.
A. Sender C. Message
B. Receiver D. Feedback

3. Is a process of making common understanding between sender and receiver

through the use of code, channel and medium.
A. Decoding C. Medium & Channel
B. Encoding D. Communication

4. These are the two important encoding skills among sender.

A. Medium & Channel C. Writing & Speaking
B. Encoding & Decoding D. Reading & Listening

5. It will complete the steps of communication process.

A. Feedback C. Medium
B. Message D. Channel

6. In formal situation (communication in workplace & school), effective encoding

involves
A. Selecting an appropriate language
B. Selecting an appropriate communication medium
C. Selecting an appropriate communication channel
D. All of the above

7. It is the process of converting thoughts or ideas by a sender into verbal form &
non-verbal form to transmit a message.
A. Decoding C. Feedback
B. Encoding D. Communication

8. The 2nd key player in communication process

A. Receiver C. Source
B. Sender D. Both B & C
 9. This refer to the process by which the message from the sender is translated or
interpreted by receiver into terms meaningful to them.
A. Decoding C. Feedback
B. Encoding D. Communication

10. It refers to the system of delivering message

A. Encoding & Decoding C. Reading & Listening
B. Medium & Channel D. Writing & Speaking

TRUE or FALSE: Write TRUE on the space provided if the statement is correct. Write
FALSE if otherwise.

_____ 1. The word communication comes from the Latin word Communicare which
means to share, to import, to inform and to make common.
_____ 2. A sender convey his/her message to the receiver by using oral, wirtten, or
non-verbal channel employing interpersonal, printed or electronic medium.
_____ 3. During the encoding, the purpose of communication and the relation between
the sender and receiver are important factors to considered.
_____ 4. Sender is also called source.
_____ 5. A sender who will react to a receivers wrong interpretation will not delay the
common understanding of meaning.
_____ 6. There are seven elements of communication that are essentially need and
should be interconnected so that the process of communication is complete a the
objective, as planned by the source, is achieved.
_____ 7. Decoding a message that agrees with the sender’s attached meaning will
result desired by the sender.
_____ 8. The kind of feedback (positive/negative, relevant of irrelevant) from the
receiver is an indication how she/he perceived the meaning and will also hive clue to
the sender whether he should clarify the message or not.
_____ 9. There are two elements of communication that is always present in the
communication process, but is unwanted.
_____ 10. Communication will be successful, if both sender and receiver reach common
understanding.
Essay:
How can you improve your communication process as a student in terms of sending
message to your teacher via messenger or email.
Answer
Multiple Choice:
1. B. 6. D.
2. A. 7. B.
3. D. 8. A.
4. C. 9. A.
5. A. 10. B.

TRUE or FALSE
1. TRUE 6. TRUE
2. FALSE 7. TRUE
3. TRUE 8. TRUE
4. TRUE 9. FALSE
5. FALSE 10. TRUE

Essay:
1. Communication is very important in our daily life, it helps is to express feelings,
to communicate and build relationships with others. As a student, to improve my
communication process in terms of sending messages to my teachers via
messenger or email, is first, U have to simplify my message before sending it in
order to ensure that my message is understandable. Second, I should ask a good
question if ever there are things that is still unclear to me and I have to be a
good encoder to ensure that the receiver will not misinterpret the message that I
want to deliver.