Oral Communication
PRE TEST
NAME: ______________________________________
Grade and Section: ____________________________ Teacher: ________________________
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read each question below and write the letter of your answer on the blank.
________1. It is a process of sharing and conveying messages or information from one person to another within
and across channels, contexts, media, and cultures.
a. speech c. communication
b. listening d. culture
________2. Communication can be manifested in the following situations except:
a. self-reflection c. face-to face interaction
b. phone call d. a meeting or interview
________3. It is a Latin word which means to impart or to share.
a. communicare c. imperium
b.vita d. litterae
________4. It is a peculiarly human function that distinguishes man from all the other types of animals.
a. intelligence c. reaction
b. talent d. speech
________5. It is the first and most simple model illustrating the process of communication.
a. Berlo’s Model c. Schramm Model
b. Shannon-Weaver Model d. Aristotle’s Model
________6. It is known as the mother of all communication models.
a. Berlo’s Model c. Schramm Model
b. Shannon-Weaver Model d. Aristotle’s Model
________7. It is a two-way process of communication with the inclusion of feedback as one element.
a. Schramm Model c. Berlo’s Model
b. Transaction Model d. Shannon-Weaver Model
________8. This model illustrates that communication occurs only when the signal falls within the overlapping
areas of the two fields of experience.
a. a. Schramm Model c. Berlo’s Model
b. Transaction Model d. Shannon-Weaver Model
________9. Which is NOT a nature of communication?
a. Communication is a process. c. Communication occurs between two or more people.
b. Communication cannot be expressed through actions. d. Communication can be non-verbal.
________10. How many elements does communication have?
a. eight c. ten
b. seven d. nine
________11.It is an element of communication in which the encoded message is conveyed.
a. channel c. decoding
b. feedback d. receiver
________12. It is the process of converting the message into words, actions, or other forms that the speaker
understands.
a. receiver c. decoding
b. encoding d. message
________13. It refers to the environment where communication takes place.
a. barrier c. speaker
b. feedback d. context
________14. It refers to the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in actions.
a. message c. feedback
b. context d. channel
________15. It refers to the factors that affect the flow of communication.
a. decoding c. barrier
b. receiver d. encoding
________16. It is the process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the receiver.
a. decoding c. barrier
b. receiver d. encoding
________17. It refers to the reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver.
a. barrier c. speaker
b. feedback d. context
________18.It refers to the recipient of the message, or someone who decodes the message.
a. channel c. decoding
b. feedback d. receiver
_______19. It refers to the source of information or message.
a. message c. speaker
b. context d. channel
________20. In the Shannon-Weaver model of communication, the ‘encoder of message into signal’ refers to:
a. destination c. decoder
b. transmitter d. signal
________21. What element is missing in the Shannon-Weaver model?
a. a. message c. feedback
b. context d. channel
________22. Which is true about the Transaction model of communication?
a. It is a two-way process. c. It is a one-way process.
b. It lacks the element of channel. d. It lacks the element of feedback.
________23. Which model of communication modifies the Shannon-Weaver model?
a. Schramm Model c. Berlo’s Model
b. Transaction Model d. Aristotle’s Model
________24. Which barrier of communication is present in Schramm model?
a. use of jargon c. emotional barriers
b. lack of confidence d. noisy environment
________25. It is a function of communication that allows individuals to interact with others.
a. control c. motivation
b. social interaction d. information dissemination
_______26. This refers to communication that takes place through television, radio, newspapers, magazines,
books ,billboards, internet, and other types of media.
a. mass c. interpersonal communication
b. intrapersonal d. public
_____27. This refers to communication that centers on one person where the speaker acts both as the sender
and the receiver of message.
a. mass c. interpersonal communication
b. intrapersonal d. public
_____28. This refers to communication between and among people and establishes personal relationship
between and among them.
a. public c. interpersonal communication
b. intrapersonal d. mass
_____29.This type refers to communication that requires you to deliver or send the message before or in front of
a group.
a. public c. interpersonal communication
b. intrapersonal d. mass
_____30. It is a type of interpersonal communication that occurs between two people.
a. triad c. dyad
b. small group d. audience
_____31.‘You are participating in an organizational meeting which aims to address the concerns of your fellow
students.’ Is an example of what type of interpersonal communication?
a. triad c. dyad
b. small group d. audience
_____32. You offered feedback on the speech performance of your classmate. Is an example of what type of
speech context?
a. public c. interpersonal communication
b. intrapersonal d. mass
_____33. ‘You felt happy while thinking about how your teacher appreciated you for submitting your project
before the due date and you reflected on why this was so.’ is an example of what kind of speech context?
a. mass c. interpersonal communication
b. intrapersonal d. public
_____34. ‘You participate in a declamation, oratorical, or debate contest watched by a number of people.’ is an
example of what kind of speech context?
a. mass c. interpersonal communication
b. intrapersonal d. public
_____35. ‘You are a student journalist articulating your stand on current issues through the school’s newspaper.’
is an example of what kind of speech context?
a. mass c. interpersonal communication
b. intrapersonal d. public
_____36. This is a type of speech style which is one way, such as the priest delivering his sermon.
a. consultative c. frozen
b. formal d. casual
_____37. This speech style is private, which occurs between or among close family members or individuals.
a. consultative c. formal
b. intimate d. casual
_____38. This type of speech style uses argon, slang, or the vernacular language.
a. consultative c. formal
b. intimate d. casual
_____39. This style of speech remains unchanged and mostly occurs in ceremonies.
a. consultative c. frozen
b. formal d. casual
_____40. Which of the following is not an example of a consultative speech style?
a. talking to a counselor or psychiatrist c. one on one meeting to a superior
b. a discussion with your doctor d. having a one-on-one conversation with a loved one
_____41. Which of the following is an example of casual type of speech
a. talking to a stranger c. reading school policies
b. delivering news reports d. reading pledge of allegiance to the flag
_____42. Which of the following is an example of frozen type of speech?
a. reading pledge of allegiance to the flag c. inquiring at a hotel
b. delivering news reports d. communicating while playing sports
_____43. Which of the following is an example of formal type of speech?
a. reading pledge of allegiance to the flag c. inquiring at a hotel
b. delivering news reports d. communicating while playing sports
_____44. It is an utterance that a speaker makes to achieve an intended effect.
a. speech style c. speech act
b. communicative strategy d. conversation
_____45. “Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our government?” is an example of
a. initiation c. restriction
b. turn-taking d. repair
_____46. “Hey, how are you? I missed you!” is an example of
a. restriction c. termination
b. turn-taking d. initiation
_____47. “Best regards to your parents! See you around!” is an example of
a. initiation c. restriction
b. topic control d. termination
_____48. “Good to see you. Anyway, I came to visit you because I want to personally offer apologies for what I
did yesterday.” Is an example of
a. initiation c. turn-taking
b. topic control d. repair
_____49. “Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing assignment. Let’s talk next time,
okay?” is an example of
a. termination c. turn-taking
b. topic control d. repair
_____50. “Now, it’s your turn to ask questions.” Is an example of
a. initiation c. turn-taking
b. topic control d. repair
