3rd Quarter Preliminary Exam - Oral Communication in Context - Moonwalk National High School

I. Read each test item carefully and select the letter of the correct answer. 1\. Body language, appearance, voice, and environment are some of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ cues that greatly affect the meaning of one\'s message. a\. verbal communication c. social communication b\. non-verbal commu...

I. Read each test item carefully and select the letter of the correct answer. 1\. Body language, appearance, voice, and environment are some of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ cues that greatly affect the meaning of one\'s message. a\. verbal communication c. social communication b\. non-verbal communication d. speech 2\. Which of the following may be considered as noise in the communication process? a\. the idea that the sender wants to turn into a message b\. the response that the receiver would like to give c\. the medium that the participants use to engage in communication d\. loud music as the sender and the receiver speak with each other 3\. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a particular style of speaking. It indicates the level of formality with which a person speaks. a\. A speech style b. A speech act c. A speech context d. A speech environment 4\. Which of the following elements of communication depends on the receiver? a\. channel b. context c. sender d. feedback 5\. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a Dutch linguist who identified five types of speech style in his book *The Five Clocks.* a\. Martin Joes b. Martin Joss c. Martin Joos d. Martin Jose 6\. Which of the following is true? a\. It is not possible for one to speak using only a single speech style throughout the course of his or her life. b\. It is not possible to transition to a different speech style in the middle of a conversation. c\. Speakers need to consider only their own preferences when choosing a speech style. d\. Altering the meaning of words or pronouncing them differently is advisable in order to give variety to one's speech style. 7\. Which of the following verbal cues is **not** used for social interaction? a\. Hello! You must be new here. I'm Rica. c. Were my instructions clear? b\. Would you like to join us for lunch? d. I'd love to come! See you there. 8\. Which of the following is **not** a speech style? a\. interpersonal b. intimate c. consultative d. frozen 9\. Which of the following terms of address are usually used in the intimate speech style? a\. Sir b. Folks c. Madam d. Honey 10\. In which of the following situations would the casual speech style be used? a\. while telling stories to a classmate c. while speaking with a person of authority b\. during a business meeting d. while conversing with one's husband or wife 11\. Which situation is the best example of Aristotle's model of communication? a\. A parent is talking to his child over the phone. c. The students are planning for their cheering competition. b\. Peter is watching TV Patrol. d. The teachers are holding their general faculty meeting. 12\. Who among the following will likely make use of the consultative speech style? a\. a businessman and a client c. a husband and his wife b\. a mother and her daughter d. two close friends 13\. Which of the following describes the role of the listener in the consultative speech style? a\. active b. passive c. neutral d. inquisitive 14\. After reading the opinion column from the newspaper, I nodded my head in agreement with the idea the columnist presented. Do you agree that this an example of linear communication? A. No. This is not linear because all the other elements of communication are present. B. Yes. This is linear because there is no noise present. C. Yes. The communication is one way because the sender did not see the feedback of the receiver. D. No. The entire communication process is present because the receiver responded with feedback. 15\. Which of the following terms of address is **not** used when speaking in the consultative speech style? a\. Babe b. Mr. c. Sir d. Ma'am 16\. How does engaging in self-dialogue help you become a better communicator? a\. It helps you become more comfortable with yourself. c. It helps you analyze your words. b\. It helps you come up with inappropriate responses to others. d. It helps you speak with yourself more often. 17\. In a certain party, Heather was talking about how happy she was that the candidate she voted for won. According to her, the politician's victory will foster press freedom in the country. However, Jake, her friend, suddenly quipped, "That's why the Philippines is such a mess" and then suddenly walked out. What could have caused this communication breakdown? a\. Jake believes that press freedom causes disorder. c. Jake did not vote during the elections. b\. Jake has other roles to play during the party. d. Jake thinks that the Philippines can no longer improve. 18\. Which speech style is used in situations, such as in a graduation ceremony, an official meeting, a television newscast, and a conference, where there is only one-way communication? a\. frozen b. consultative c. casual d. formal 19\. Which of the following is another name for frozen speech style? a\. practical style b. direct style c. oratorical style d. historical style 20\. Dan is meeting with his boss Mike at 9:30 am. He arrived late at the meeting room. Which of the following possible statements that Mike could make would fall under constative utterances? a\. You are late again. c. Close the door. We should have started the meeting at 9:30. b\. Why are you late? d. Did you not receive my message? 21\. Which of the following is a performative utterance? a\. Get more milk. c. They got married today. b\. She is pretty. d. The earth is a sphere. 22\. Which of the following questions is **not** used for verifying information? a\. So you mean to say that... ? c. Can you tell me about... ? b\. So what I should do is... ? d. Is it right that I should... ? 23\. In which of the following situations is motivation used as a function of communication? a\. when providing instructions to someone c. indirect communication b\. when expressing one's feelings d. when uplifting somebody else's spirit 24\. Pia noticed that her friend Vivian was apprehensive about being chosen to participate in the science quiz bee. Which of the following should Pia say to motivate Vivian? a\. The other contestants would do better if you keep on doubting yourself. b\. You're ruining your chances by being so apprehensive. c\. You should study more because you need to add more to your knowledge. d\. You can do it! Just study our lessons and do your best. 25\. Jocelyn is in a hurry. She sees to it that she has to be in the meeting place ten minutes before her boss arrives. What non-verbal communication is shown in the given situation? A. chronemics B. proxemics C. paralanguage D. haptics 26\. "I feel uncomfortable if a stranger stands too close to me". What non-verbal communication is shown in the given situation? A. chronemics B. proxemics C. paralanguage D. haptics 27\. When I was a child, I felt so safe every time my parents would hold my hand. What non-verbal communication is shown in the given situation? A. chronemics B. proxemics C. paralanguage D. haptics 28\. Which model considers the emotional aspect of the message? A. Aristotle's Model of Communication C. Helical Model of Communication B. Berlo's Model of Communication D. Eugene White Model of Communication 29\. The child is crying because he is hungry, and his mother gives him milk signifies the communication between them. After a couple of years, the child tells his mother that he wants bread because he is hungry. This situation is an example of what model? A. Aristotle's Model of Communication B. Berlo's Model of Communication C. Helical Model of Communication D. Eugene White Model of Communication 30\. What model demonstrates a one-way process of communication in which one person, the sender, gives a message or speech to a person or group of people for a certain effect? A. Aristotle's Model of Communication C. Shannon -- Weaver's Model of Communication B. Transactional Model D. Interactive Communication Model 31\. In an argument, James talked to his father in the same way that he argues with a friend. Which of the following will most likely happen? a\. His father will no longer listen to him. c. His father will reprimand him. b\. His father will agree with his points. d. He will gain his father's respect. 32\. What relationship do the participants have? a\. The participants are classmates, and they make use of the casual speech style. b\. The participants are siblings, and they make use of the intimate speech style. c\. The participants are strangers, and they make use of the casual speech style. d\. The participants are close friends, and they make use of the intimate speech style. 33\. While the school registrar is explaining something to Matt, he finds himself not wanting to interrupt, but he still wants to let the registrar know that he understands her explanation. Which of the following should he do? a\. He should make use of nonverbal cues such as nodding. b\. He should just wait for the registrar to be done speaking before giving any feedback. c\. He should raise one eyebrow and look at the registrar in an inquisitive way. d\. He should immediately ask questions. 34\. Linda was inquiring about the programs offered by a dance studio. The receptionist was able to answer all her questions and gave her additional information as well. Which of the following would be an appropriate response to the receptionist after she finishes explaining everything? a\. He should just wait for the registrar to be done speaking before giving any feedback. b\. He should raise one eyebrow and look at the registrar in an inquisitive way. c\. He should immediately ask questions. d\. He should make use of nonverbal cues such as nodding. 35\. Genevieve is writing her thesis about art therapy. Which of the following communication situations would require her to use the consultative speech style? a\. interviewing art therapists regarding their work b\. researching on information to include in her thesis c\. telling her best friend regarding what her thesis is about d\. asking her friends for their opinions regarding art therapy 36\. Why is it important to learn how to distinguish speech acts from one another? a\. Doing so allows one to have more knowledge about linguistic competence. b\. Doing so lets one develop superior communication skills. c\. Doing so helps one respond appropriately to a particular speech act. d\. Doing so gives one the opportunity to engage in more communication situations. 37\. Ciara was at the mall with her best friend Kristine when she saw something at a shop that she thinks Kristine would like. She would like to draw Kristine's attention to it. Which of the following will she do? a\. She will make a propositional act. b\. She will make an utterance act. c\. She will not engage in a speech act. d\. She will wait for Kristine to notice it too. 38\. Which of the following correctly describes the perlocution in the given situation? a\. The perlocution is that Carla was dissuaded by Bella from going to the store. b\. The perlocution is that Bella told Carla about the store being closed. c\. The perlocution is that Bella started a conversation with Carla. d\. The perlocution is that Carla ignored Bella and just went to the store. 39\. Carrie's teacher told her that her grade in math is falling and that if she does not get a high score on the final exam, she will most likely fail the class. Which of the following should be the perlocution in this situation? a\. Carrie will study hard and take the time to understand the concepts taught in class. b\. Carrie will ask her friend to take the final exam for her. c\. Carrie will accept that she is going to fail the class. d\. Carrie will ask the teacher to just give her a passing grade. 40\. A teacher told her class about a fire that ravaged a whole community, leaving the residents without homes or belongings. Which of the following is an appropriate perlocution in this situation? a\. The students would laugh at the members of the community. b\. The students would write letters to the members of the community. c\. The students would just listen to the story. d\. The students would bring goods to donate to the victims of the fire. 4\. Grazia questions the validity of the statements by asking the person to give the basis for his/her assertions, then she is one step closer to becoming a/an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Critical Reader B. Analytical Reader C. Descriptive Reader D. Exploratory Reader 4\. Grazia questions the validity of the statements by asking the person to give the basis for his/her assertions, then she is one step closer to becoming a/an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Critical Reader B. Analytical Reader C. Descriptive Reader D. Exploratory Reader Grazia questions the validity of the statements by asking the person to give the basis for his/her assertions, then she is one step closer to becoming a/an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Critical Reader B. Analytical Reader C. Descriptive Reader D. Exploratory Reader Grazia questions the validity of the statements by asking the person to give the basis for his/her assertions, then she is one step closer to becoming a/an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Critical Reader B. Analytical Reader C. Descriptive Reader D. Exploratory Reader In order to fully engage in a dialogue with the text or with the writer of the text, Felix needs to identify the main points of the writer and list them down so he can also identify the ideas that the writer has raised to support his/her stand. What do you think is the suggested way to help Felix become a critical reader? A. Outline the text B. Evaluate the text C. Summarize the text D. Annotate what you rea In order to fully engage in a dialogue with the text or with the writer of the text, Felix needs to identify the main points of the writer and list them down so he can also identify the ideas that the writer has raised to support his/her stand. What do you think is the suggested way to help Felix become a critical reader? A. Outline the text B. Evaluate the text C. Summarize the text