Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
ROXAS CITY DISTRICT II – CLUSTER VIII
DON AMANDO BAYOT SR. MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL
CAGAY, ROXAS CITY

1ST QUARTER TEST IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

S.Y. 2023-2024
NAME: _____________________________________________ SCORE: _______________
GRADE & SECTION: _________________________________ DATE: ________________
TEST I- MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Read each question carefully, and then CIRCLE THE ANSWER that best
fits the question.

1. Which of the following is not true about communication?

a. Communication is a process.
b. Communication occurs between two or more people (the speaker and the receiver)
c. Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words, actions
(nonverbal), or both spoken words and nonverbal actions at the same time.
d. Communication is not a process of sharing and conveying messages or information
from one person to another.
2. The linear model of communication is prevalent in all the following channels EXCEPT
which?
a. Social media c. Television
b. Newspaper d. Radio
3. Which model of communication is based on research by Shannon and Weaver, which
suggests that information transmission is passed from one person to another?
a. linear c. transactional
b. interactional d. provisional
4. . It refers to an interaction in which words are used to relay a message.
a. Paralanguage c. Formal Interaction
b. Verbal Communication d. Nonverbal Communication
5. Which of the following does not belong to nonverbal cues?
a. Vocal tone c. Body language
b. Eye contact d. Spoken language.
6. A person's background, including his or her culture, life experiences, and heredity is also
called the:
a. transactional model of communication
b. interactional model of communication
c. linear model of communication
d. field of experience
7. Public speakers are like job applicants because each_____________.
a. tailors his/her responses to the specific needs and culture of the interviewing
organization.
b. deals with nervousness in a professional manner.
c. dresses in a way that engages listeners and keeps their attention.
d. conducts research in order to speak in a trustworthy and credible way.
8. One of the personal benefits of public speaking is____________.
a. Learning to be brave and outgoing
b. Impressing others with your organizational skills
c. Learning better vocalization skills
d. Increased levels of engagement in your community
9. Which of the following statements best defines interpersonal communication?
a. The exchange of positive and negative messages in married couples.
b. The exchange of messages between co-workers in organizations.
c. The exchange of messages between two people who have a relationship with each
other.
d. The exchange of messages between three or more people who exist in a co-cultural
group.
10. Which of the following may be used when the speaker is using the formal
communicative style?
a. “Hey, dude! I have here some…”
b. “Hello to you all. Let’s all welcome…”
c. “Bros and sisses, I’m happy to introduce to you…”
d. “Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to present to you…”
11.The audience members would most appropriately be named as___________.
a. The ones responsible for managing the noise during a speech.
b. The ones who do not bring a frame of reference to a public speaking situation.
c. The ones who are responsible for encoding messages
d. The ones who are responsible for decoding messages
12.To get in "the right frame of mind" to prepare a speech, public speakers should_________.
a. Engage in psychological and mental preparation
b. Evaluate the ethical position that is reflected in the speech topic
c. Survey the audience to determine the interest level
d. Engage in physical and vocal preparation
13.A speaker who analyzes his/her audience clearly understands that he/she is__________.
a. Often unwilling to understand what his/her audience feels or thinks.
b. Not obligated to understand an audience's values or attitudes.
c. Mostly required to figure out how the audience feels about a topic.
d. Always presenting only for himself/herself.
14. Gladys plans to prepare a speech about basketball. She will explain the rules and
regulations that professional players must follow during the game. Tamara's general
purpose is___________.
a. To persuade her audience
b. To mark a special occasion
c. To inform her audience
d. To entertain her audience
15.Kim is preparing an informative speech about digital cameras. She wants to organize her
speech around the physical features of the camera. She knows that she gets a bit
anxious giving speeches and she worries that her hands will shake when she is presenting
her information. Kim would be wise to_____________.
a. Change her topic to windmills
b. Accept the fact that her hands will shake when she shows the audience the camera
c. Avoid holding the camera and instead use a projected image of a camera
d. Plan to make a joke about her shaking hands during the speech
16.This is the process of converting the message into words, actions, and other forms that
the speaker understands.
a. encoding b. decoding c. channel d. ideas
17.The medium or the means, such as personal or non-personal, verbal, or non-verbal, in
which the encoded message is conveyed.
a. encoding b. decoding c. channel d. ideas
18.The environment where the communication takes place.
a. Context b. setting c. channel d. medium
19.These are the reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver.
a. feedback b. context c. channel d. medium
20.The factors that affect the flow of communication.
a. barrier b. feedback c. context d. channel
21.The process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the receiver.
a. decoding b. encoding c. feedback d. channel
22.The recipient of the message, or someone who decodes the message.
a. receiver b. speaker c. message d. medium
23.The source of information or message.
a. receiver b. speaker c. interpreter d. medium
24. “Take this medicine 3 times a day.” Is an example of ____________.
a. regulation and control c. social interaction
b. motivation d. emotional expression
25. “It’s nice to meet you in person. I am hoping to see you again someday.” This statement
is an example of_________.
a. regulation and control c. social interaction
b. motivation d. emotional expression
26. “I dream of becoming a doctor.” This statement is an example of ___________.
a. motivation c. social interaction
b. control d. information dissemination
27. “Did you know that you can use this to application to delete the background?” This
statement is an example of __________.
a. motivation c. social interaction
b. control d. information dissemination
28. “Oh my gosh!” is an example of __________.
a. emotional expression c. social interaction
b. control d. motivation
29. You are a scientist discussing a certain weather phenomenon with your neighbor who
does not know much about the topic. This barrier is__________.
a. emotional barrier b. use of jargon c. noise d. lack of confidence
30. You are having a conversation with some friends when a song is played loudly. This
barrier is____________.
a. emotional barrier b. use of jargon c. noise d. lack of confidence
31. You are asked to share something about your day, but you are hesitant because you are
shy. This barrier is____________.
a. emotional barrier b. use of jargon c. noise d. lack of confidence
32. You are having a bad day, and you sit in a meeting where you think the speaker is
boring.
a. emotional barrier b. use of jargon c. noise d. lack of confidence
33. A type of speech context where you deliver a graduation speech to your batch.
a. Public Communication c. Mass Communication
b. Interpersonal d. Intrapersonal
34. You felt happy while thinking about how your teacher appreciated you for reciting and
doing great in class. This type of speech context is ___________.
a. Public Communication c. Mass Communication
b. Interpersonal d. Intrapersonal
35. You offered comfort to a friend who was feeling down. This type of speech context is
_____________.
a. Dyad Communication c. Small group
b. Public communication d. Intrapersonal
36. This style is private, which occurs between or among close family members or
individuals. The language used may not be shared in public.
a. Intimate b. Casual c. Formal d. Consultative
37. Talking to a counselor or psychiatrist is an example of _____________.
a. Intimate b. Casual c. Formal d. Consultative
38. A type of speech style where the communication is one-way. An example of this is the
sermon by priests and ministers.
a. Intimate b. Casual c. Formal d. Consultative
39.This is common among peers and friends, jargon or slang or the vernacular language are
used.
a. Intimate b. Casual c. Formal d. Consultative
40.Which of the following statements shows positive regard to cultural differences?
a. I share relevant information about my culture, and make sure it is more than what
others share about theirs.
b. I do not think that my own culture is better than others.
c. I communicate with others to understand and appreciate my own culture.
d. I do not exert effort in learning about others’ cultures.
41.Which of the following best defines intercultural communication?
a. It happens when individuals negotiate, interact, and create meanings while bringing in
their varied cultural backgrounds.
b. It is a competition among people set to make their cultures known.
c. It is an organized procedure where everyone speaks of his/her culture.
d. It happens when a specific culture is regarded as the best among the rest.
42. James was invited as the guest speaker to a barangay program. He prepared his written
script about family planning very well. During the event, he was shocked when he saw
that his audience were kindergarten pupils. Which among the 7 C’s of Effective
Communication did he fail to recognize?
a. conciseness c. courtesy
b. consideration d. concreteness
43. Miss Abegail was the discussant of the benefits of organic farming in the environment.
After she was introduced by the emcee, she directly defines organic farming without
saying a simple greeting. Which among the 7 C’s of Effective Communication did she fail
to recognize?
a. conciseness c. courtesy
b. consideration d. concreteness
44.You are invited to other religious gatherings. Their rituals and ceremonies are different
from yours. What is the appropriate strategy to avoid communication breakdown?
a. Be courteous c. Be clear
b. Be considerate d. Be concise
45.The SSG Officers invited a well-known speaker from another school. The speaker looked
intelligent but talked too fast. What strategy does the speaker need to do to avoid
communication breakdown?
a. Be specific c. Keep focused
b. Talk intelligibly d. Listen carefully
46.You are reporting in front of the class. But one of your classmates asked you to elaborate
on your topic by giving examples. What will you do to avoid communication breakdown?
a. Be courteous c. Be courageous
b. Be considerate d. Be clear
47.How do listeners participate in the consultative communicative style?
a. by giving feedback c. by shouting his/her answer
b. by whispering his/her message d. by talking using slang words
48. Jade showed his warm greeting to the guests by shaking hands. What non-verbal
language did he use?
a. Language of time c. Language of color
b. Language of space d. Language of touch
49. What will happen if the speaker’s words cannot be understood because of improper
articulation?
a. The audience will laugh.
b. Some of the audience will not listen to the speaker.
c. The speaker will be distracted.
d. All of the above.
50. Which of the following statements commits the speaker to doing something?
a. “I promise to love you for the better or for worst.’
b. I’m in loved and I’m happy.”
c. “I am hoping to see you soon after the class.”
d. “Everything will be fine. Believe me.”

Prepared by: Checked and Reviewed by: Verified by:

PAUL P. PORRAS DEAN PIERE H. BESANA OTHELO R.
MONZON
Teacher 1 Master Teacher 1 Principal II
ANSWER KEY
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. D
9. D
10.D
11.D
12.A
13.C
14.C
15.C
16.A
17.C
18.B
19.A
20.A
21.A
22.A
23.B
24.A
25.C
26.A
27.D
28.A
29.B
30.C
31.D
32.A
33.A
34.D
35.A
36.A
37.D
38.C
39.B
40.C
41.A
42.B
43.C
44.B
45.B
46.B
47.A
48.D
49.D
50.A