Alexandra Pult Boholst October 18,2020
Grade 11-Hilton(HE)
1ST QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
[Link] CHOICE
Directions: Read the following items. Choose the letter of the best answer by writing them before
the number.
C. 1. Communication comes from the Latin term “communicare” which means:
A. “sharing” or “imparting”
B. “interacting” or “talking”
C. “to share”
D. “to converse”
B. 2. Sheramie is watching a weather report on TV. In the elements of communication, which is the
sender in the situation?
A. Sheramie
B. reporter
C. TV
D. weather report
D.3. A group of lawyers may perhaps talk about plea bargaining agreements, the writ of habeas
corpus, a warrant and the like. Which communication model this refers to?
A. Gatekeeper model
B. Linear model
C. Ecological model
D. Transactional Model
A. 4. In verbal communication strategies, when presenting speech, a speaker must walk from one
side to another to reach the audience. Which strategy is this? *
1 point
A. Head movement and body movement
B. Eye contact
C. Posture
D. Proximity
D. 5. Which of the following best explains intercultural communication?
A. The ability to speak the same language as someone else.
B. The process of becoming a member of the new society.
C. The system of interaction among people within single culture.
D. Verbal and nonverbal interaction among people with different cultures.
C. 6. This is the response that confirms that the message has been correctly interpreted.
A. Message
B. Medium
C. Feedback
D. Sender
Other:
A. 7. How does one conduct intercultural communication properly?
A. Be open-minded towards other cultures.
B. Harbor prejudices towards other cultures.
C. Deal with others based on how you feel.
D. Avoid persons whom you think you cannot relate with.
A. 8. Which is an advantage of intercultural communication?
A. Heightened anxiety
B. Flexibility
C. Criticism
D. Bias
C. 9. The following are tips to avoid communication barrier EXCEPT:
A. Use appropriate language
B. Use ambiguous language
C. Reduce physical distractions
D. Make the delivery of message clear
D. 10. Which of the following is NOT an example of Gatekeeper model?
A. Internet
B. Radio
C. Newspaper
D. None of these
B. 11. Which of the following shows that communication functions to control the behaviors of
individuals?
A. The salutatorian presenting words of welcome.
B. Teacher told the students to keep quiet.
C. The mayor gives thanks to his supporters.
D. The girl expressed her love to the boy.
D. 12. Which is a function of communication? *
1 point
A. Regulation
B. Social Interaction
C. Motivation
D. All of the above
A. 13. Which of the statement below has the communication functions of both information and
emotional expression? *
A. I should have been there to help her.
B. When will be the exam?
C. The meeting is tomorrow. Prepare everything.
D. Catch her!
D. 14. Which of the statement below has the communication functions of both information and
regulation/control?
A. Let’s go eat outside.
B. You did well, Chelsea!
C. Why is Lily crying?
D. Clarkson, what you did was wrong. Go to the Dean’s office now!
A. 15. The boss was having a conference meeting with his employees through Zoom. What type of
speech context example is this?
A. Interpersonal-Dyadic
B. Intrapersonal
C. Interpersonal-Small Group
D. Small Group
B. 16. Principal Jen gave an opening address during the graduation ceremony. What type of speech
context example is this?
A. Interpersonal-Dyadic
B. Public
C. Interpersonal-Small Group
D. Mass
C. 17. Liz and Gen were chatting while walking on their way to school. They then came across with
Carly who was on her way to the same building. Now, they were talking about the musical contest
they were planning to join in. What type of speech context example is this?
A. Interpersonal-Dyadic
B. Intrapersonal
C. Interpersonal-Small Group
D. Small Group
For items 18-20.
One afternoon, Carmel was busy painting the props for their drama presentation. The other
members were doing the assigned task in the same room. The lights were off and they used natural
lighting as it sufficed. As the time passed by, it got dark and she cannot see the details on her
painting anymore. She was the farthest from the light switch. She said, “It’s getting dark, don’t you
think?” The other members looked at her. One member, Paul, was near the switch. He thought, “I
should turn on the lights.” So he insisted, “I will turn the lights on.” Few seconds after, the room
was well lit.
B. 18. Which statement is the locutionary act?
A. Carmel was busy painting the props for their drama presentation
B. She said, “It’s getting dark, don’t you think?”
C. She was the farthest from the light switch.
D. He thought, “I should turn on the lights.”
Option 5
A. 19. Which statement is the illocutionary act?
A. Carmel was busy painting the props for their drama presentation.
B. She said, “It’s getting dark, don’t you think?”
C. She was the farthest from the light switch.
D. He thought, “I should turn on the lights.”
D. 20. Which statement is the perlocutionary act?
A. So he insisted, “I will turn the lights on.”
B. Few seconds after, the room was well lit.
C. She was the farthest from the light switch
D. She said, “It’s getting dark, don’t you think?”
II. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify the following and be specific with your answers. Write your answers on the
space provided before each item. WRONG SPELLING IS WRONG. USE CAPITAL LETTERS.
21. It was initially developed to show the sending of electronic information in 1948.
Ans: Shannon-Weaver Model
22. Communication is interactive as both sender and receiver take turn in the communication
process.
Ans: Osgood-Schramm Model
23. The way you look reflect on the kind of status or position you fall in.
Ans: Social Status
24. A set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or
organization.
Ans: Culture
25. Otherwise known as cross-cultural communication. It is when people from different culture
backgrounds engage in a conversation.
Ans: Intercultural Communication
26. Negatively judging aspects of another culture by the standards of one’s own culture.
Ans: Ethnocentrism
27. We communicate for the main purpose of connecting with others.
Ans: Social Interaction
28. We communicate to express what we feel and think of something.
Ans: Emotional Expression
29. Communication is seen to control peoples’ behaviors.
Ans: Regulation/Control
30. A communication function that could lead to problems like anxiety.
Ans: Negative Motivation
31. The very main purpose for communication.
Ans: Information
32. Grace received an award for performing exemplary in the dance competition. What
communication function is this?
Ans: Motivating
33. The exact meaning of an utterance.
Ans: Locutionary Act
34. The consequence of the utterance.
Ans: Perlocutionary Act
35. This is what you imply based from what you literally tell.
Ans: Illocutionary Act
III. MODIFIED TRUE OF FALSE
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If the statement is false, write the word that
makes the statement wrong and give the necessary correction to make the statement true. Write
your answer on the space provided before each number.
36. One advantage of intercultural communication is insensitivity to other’s culture.
Ans: False,sensitivity to others culture
37. Watching news on TV is an example of Interactive model.
Ans:False, this is Gatekeeper Model
38. Intercultural sensitivity matters in intercultural communication.
Ans: True
39. Appropriate speed in delivering a message is a nonverbal communication strategy.
Ans: False, Verbal Communication Strategy
40. Sally, Charles, and Mar were brainstorming for creative ideas for their presentation. This is an
example of dyadic communication.
Ans: False, it is an example of Small Group Communication
41. It is necessary to give feedbacks during public communication.
Ans: False, public communication don’t generally provide feedback.
42. It is intrapersonal communication when Jerry tried to calm himself down before the
declamation.
Ans: True
43. Intrapersonal communication takes place when two people actively converse.
Ans: False, its is Dynamic Communication.
[Link] language used by a certain profession is called slang.
Ans: True
45. The CEO and his subordinates were having meeting is a form of consultative speech.
Ans: True
46. The President giving his State of the Nation Address is a frozen speech.
Ans: True
47. Ellipses omit words but the meaning remains the same as the original form.
Ans: True
48. Jargon is an informal nonstandard vocabulary that has just been formed.
Ans: False, it is Slang.
49. Computerese is a jargon associated with lawyers.
Ans: False, it should be associated with computers.
50. The speech style used by people who are in close relationship is extraction.
Ans: False, it is Intimate.
IV. ESSAY
51-55. How should you have effective communication skills in intercultural communication?
Minimum of 5 sentences and maximum of 10.
Ans: First,you should at least do some research of cultural standards before putting yourself in a
situation where you meet another [Link] not walk into the situation unprepared if you can
avoid it because you might disrespect them by your moves/words without knowing
[Link],avoid [Link] should be avoided as it can be easy to offend or belittle, and in
professional situations that can spell [Link],Be an active listener and [Link]
communicating with others from another culture, it is incredibly important to actively pay
attention and listen to what people are telling [Link],Pay attention to nonverbal
[Link] attention to nonverbal cues such as intonation, eye contact, and posture.
Observe how people interactions with others from their same [Link],Be open minded
towards the other [Link] should understand and appreciate their uniqueness of their own
culture.
56-60. Aside from the 5 functions of communication, give or create another 5 of your own and give
1 sentence explanation each.
Ans: Hand gestures- used as a way for people to express their feelings or thoughts like
hugging,waving,pointing,etc.
Social Media Interaction- Such as messenger and [Link] is how people in the modern
world usually used to communicate with others.
Emotion Exchange- Exchanging each other’s feelings or thoughts.
Sign Language- a language produced by gestures of the hands, face, and [Link] Is used
instead of [Link] used by deaf people.
Codes- such as Morse code,ROT1,etc .This is a type of communication which can deliver secret
messages or riddles.
