Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Bohol
Getafe 2 District
TULANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tulang, Getafe, Bohol
S.Y. 2022-2023

SECOND PERIODICAL EXAMINATION SCORE

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ORAL COMMUNICATION

NAME: SECTION:

Instruction: Read and choose the letter of the correct answer.

A. Identify the type of communicative strategy in each statement. Choose your answer
from the box. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.

A. Nomination E. Topic Control

B. Repair F. Topic Shifting
C. Restriction G. Turn-taking
D. Termination

_________1. “Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing assignment. Let’s talk next
time, okay?
_________ 2. “Do you have anything to say?”
_________ 3. “One of the essential lessons I gained from the discussion is the importance of sports and
wellness to a healthy lifestyle.”
_________ 4. “Best regards to your parents! See you around!”
_________ 5. “Hey, how are you? I missed you!”
_________ 6. “Good to see you. Anyway, I came to visit you because I want to personally offer apologies
for what I did yesterday.”
_________ 7. “Now, it’s your turn to ask questions.”
_________ 8. “Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our government?”
_________ 9. “Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.”
_________ 10. “Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly understand what we
want to say about the issue.”

B. Identify what is being asked. Write your answer on the space provided.

_________ 11. In a conversation, Mary politely said, “ Will you please focus on the agenda of our
meeting”? Among the choices which one refers to by the situation?
A. Nomination C.Restriction
B. Repair D. Termination
_________ 12. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?
A. “I am in love and I am happy.”
B. “I checked her Facebook profile yesterday.”
C. “I promise to love you for better or for worse.”
D. “I think following my suggestion will get us a high grade.”

_________ 13. The following are different delivery situation except

A. Speaking in a concert C. Speaking with a microphone
B. Speaking in a different venues D. Speaking with a podium
_________ 14. This refers to the ability of a speaker to use linguistic knowledge to effectively communicate
with others.
A. Communicative Competence C. Interpersonal Communication
B. Communicative Strategy D. Social Interaction

_________ 15. It is a reading desk with a stand and a slanted top.

A. Auditorium C. Podium
B. Microphone D. Teacher’s Table

_________ 16. Kya is invited to speak in an open-air venue. The following are the disadvantages she
may encounter, except
A. She might be forced to make adjustments.
B. She will encounter a lot of communication barriers.
C. She will exaggerate facial expressions and gestures to get the attentionof her audience.
D. She will feel more relaxed due to the atmosphere.

_________ 17. Which of the following is Not an example of an open-air venue?

A. Football Field
B. Grounds
C. Social Hall
D. Grandstand

_________ 18. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attended the ASEAN Summit. What could be the best
consideration in that event?
A. Relationship of the speaker to the event organizer
B. Relationship of the speaker to the listeners
C. Relationship of the speaker to the media
D. Relationship of the speaker to the host country
_________ 19. The speaker should be particular of his role and responsibility as he delivers the message.
From the list, which one refers to the statement?
A. Check the venue of the speaking engagement one hour before the delivery.
B. Hold the manuscript in front of the audience with nervousness.
C. Practice in front of the mirror.
D. Set the mood of the audience and see to it that eye contact is establish.

_________ 20. The following are the tips in speaking with a microphone, EXCEPT
A. Check the microphone if it functions well.
B. Check your voice in the microphone if audible enough.
C. In a small venue, you may use a microphone.
D. You need to manage your voice’s volume well.

_________ 21. Which of the following should be emulated from good speakers?
A. how they connect with the audience C. how they walk
B. How they laugh D. how they walk away from the audience
_________ 22. What is the first stage in speech writing?
A. Analyzing the audience C. Edit for harmony
B. Determining the purpose D. Selecting a topic

_________ 23. Which of the following is not a power principle in speech editing?
A. Edit for focus C. Edit for clarity
B.Edit for continuity D. Edit for harmony
_________ 24. This refers to the stage in speech writing when a writer chooses a structure for his/her speech.
A. Choosing a writing pattern C. Editing
B. Data gathering D. Outlining
_________ 25. Which of the following is not an effective strategy in writing a speech?
A. Avoid jargon. C. Use contractions.
B. Be sensitive to your audience. D. Write whatever comes to mind.

_________ 26. Which of the following statements about speech delivery is true?
A. Effective speech delivery means connecting with the audience and communicating the message.
B. Good delivery lies in the intellectual words used in the speech.
C. Public speaking is a talent and cannot be learned.
D. Speech delivery is about pronouncing words perfectly.
_________ 27. Which of the following is the most essential tip in memorizing a speech?
A. Memorize every word.
B. Memorize only the major details.
C. Remember the difficult words.
D. Understand the main ideas by heart.
_________ 28. It is the focal point of your speech.
A. Data gathering C. Topic
B. Narrowing down a topic D. Writing patterns

_________ 29.What stage where you collect ideas, information, sources, and references relevant or
related to your specific topic?
A. Data gathering C. Topic
B. Narrowing down a topic D. Writing patterns

_________ 30. What is a hierarchical list that shows the relationship of your ideas?
A. Body of the speech C. Introduction
B. Conclusion D. Outline
_________ 31. What restates the main idea of your speech?
A. Body of the speech C. Introduction
B. Conclusion D. Outline

_________ 32. It refers to the time, venue, occasion and size of audience analysis.
A. Analysis C. Psychology
B. Demography D. Situation
_________ 33. Which of the following situations below illustrate an impromptu speech?
A. Ana spent the whole night memorizing her speech.
B. Bernadeth talks conveniently about her plans in the future.
C. Charlie paused for a minute and started talking about his religion.
D. Reymhar reads the texts in his notebook.
_________ 34. Which of the following is inappropriate in ending a speech?
A. End the speech with a quotation that the audience can remember.
B. Greet the audience in the crowd.
C. Leave a line that is relevant to the speech.
D. Say “Thank you” to the audience before ending a speech.

_________ 35. Is the use of “fillers” in a speech part of a competent delivery?

A. Yes, because no one is perfect in delivering every single detail of a speech.
B. No, because they distract the listeners and convey nothing about the speech.
C. Yes, because they add excitement to the speech.
D. No, because fillers are language no one understands.
_________ 36. Which organizational pattern is best to use when you want to present the development of
your topic from beginning to end?
A. cause and effect C. comparison and contrast
B. chronological pattern D. spatial pattern
_________ 37.What kind of speech that provides the audience with a clear understanding of
the concept or idea presented by the speaker?
A. Entertainment speech C. Persuasive speech
B. Informative speech D. Purposive speech
_________ 38. What kind of speech that provides the audience amusement?
A. Entertainment speech C. Persuasive speech
B. Informative speech D. Purposive speech
_________ 39. What kind of speech that provides the audience with well-argued ideas that can
influence their own beliefs and decisions?
A. Entertainment speech C. Persuasive speech
B. Informative speech D. Purposive speech
_________ 40. A speaker discusses to the Photojournalist of Times Magazine the techniques and
steps on how to take good pictures. Which type of speech will be used by the speaker in this
situation?
A. Entertainment C. Persuasive
B. Informative D. Problem/Solution