MARYKNOLL HIGH SCHOOL OF STO. TOMAS, INC.
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FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION
ORAL COMMUNICATION- GRADE 11
NAME: _____________________________________ SCORE: ________________
YEAR/SECTION: _______________________________
I. I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write on the space provided
______1 Which of the following elements of communication refers to the information or ideas conveyed by the
speaker?
A. receiver C. context
B. channel D. message
______2. Which model depicts communication as linear?
A. Transaction Model
B. Inventive model
C. Shannon-Weaver Model
D. Schramm Model
______3. Which function of communication is served when people’s feelings are being invoked?
A. information dissemination
B. control
C. social interaction
D. emotional expression
______4. Which barrier is characterized by a set of vocabulary in a certain field?
A. international profession
B. jargon
C. emotional barrier
D. specialized field of expertise
______5. Which of the following refers to the use of simple yet precise and powerful words?
A. vividness
B. clarity
C. brevity
D. Appropriateness
______6. 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 for others to understand and appreciate my own culture.
D. I do not exert effort in learning about others’ cultures.
______7. 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.
______8 Which DMIS stage is shown in the statement, “People of different cultures are not really
unique. They are categorically the same.”
A. acceptance
B. defense
C. denial
D. minimization
______9. Which of the following cannot be considered a characteristic of a competent intercultural communicator?
A. inclusive
B. polite
C. open-minded
D. idealistic
______10 Which of the following statements best shows INTEGRATION as a DMIS stage?
A. “I hear you and I want to see how I can benefit from what you said.”
B. “I can see nothing new in what we all presented.”
C. “I don’t think your suggestions will work. They don’t serve any of our interests here.”
D. “Maybe I can make necessary adjustments in order to meet our objectives.”
II. Read each statement. If it displays bias or insensitivity, write the group/element being
misrepresented (gender, social status, age, religion, culture). If not, write “OK.”
______11 “Each employee must wear his ID at all times.”
______12 “You won’t understand if I explain; you’re too young.”
______13 “Japanese people are so rigid and stoic!”
______14 “Don’t buy those shades; only low-class people wear those.”
______15 “Lolo, this is an iPhone. ‘i-Phone.’ It is a very complicated device, but I’ll explain it to you simply. It is
used to talk to people from other places.”
III. Write T before each number if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.
______16 Consider ethics in your speech at all times.
______17 Effective use of nonverbal communication can strengthen your message.
______18 How you communicate reflects who you are as a person.
______19 One way to help you build credibility is through effective nonverbal communication.
______20 There are certain words that are only appropriate at certain times and places.
______21 To achieve clarity, we must speak the same language as our listeners.
______22 The use of too many fillers can distract your listeners.
______23 Verbal communication is better than nonverbal communication.
______24 When you talk to others, you should not assume too quickly that they understand the
message that you convey.
______25 When you communicate, choose what you want to say and how you want to say it.
IV. Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations Write C for control, SI for social interaction,
M for motivation, EE for emotional expression and ID for information dissemination. Write your answers on the space
provided.
______26 The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.
______27 Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays.
______28 Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated life.
______29 Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.
______30 The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.
______31 Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.
______32 The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address.
______33 A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an interview.
______34 The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a public forum.
______35 A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.
V. Identify the type of speech style appropriate for the following situations. Write your answer before the number.
______36 talking to a counsellor or psychiatrist
______37 giving last-minute instructions to players
______38 delivering campaign speeches
______39 delivering a speech at the UN Summit
______40 delivering news reports
______41 talking and laughing about memorable experiences
______42 communicating while playing sports
______43 having a one-on-one conversation with a loved one
______44 delivering an oratorical speech
______45 leading a prayer before meal
VI. Essay: (46-50)
What is communication?
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“Communication works for those who work at it.”
John Powell
