PRE-TEST

Test I
• Instructions: Read and understand the questions.
Write the letter of your answer in your English
activity notebook.
1. It is a symbol system composed of sounds that can stir
up meanings in people who use it.
A. language B. sound C. speech D. stance
2. This refers to the way you stand or sit properly.
A. eye contact B. facial expression C. gesture D.
posture
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3. It is a purposive movement of the fingers, hands, legs,
shoulders, or trunk, to give meaning or emphasis.
A. eye contact B. facial expression C. gesture D. posture

4. The following are types of bodily actions except one:

A. gesture B. language C. movement D. posture
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5. A characteristic of oral language that uses simple words
to convey meaning.
A. clarity B. directness C. impressiveness D.
vividness
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Instructions: Read the statements about bodily gestures carefully.
Write YES if you agree to the statement and NO if you disagree.
___6. Bodily gestures occur naturally if you know
what you want to say.
___7. Crossing your arms makes you look defensive.
___8. Face your audience with your hands on the side
with your chin up.
___9. Shrugging your shoulders suggests that you
know something.
___10. Putting your hands on your hips makes you seem
aggressive.
___11. Stand with confidence to achieve a comfortable speaking
position.
___12. Shaking your fist is a sign of naughtiness.
___13. Use your hands to emphasize or reinforce your message
when speaking.
___14. Making an OK sign with your fingers emphasizes a point.
___15. Clapping your hands to make your audience clap shows
promptness.