Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Cagayan
PEÑABLANCA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Camasi, Peñablanca, Cagayan

Second Periodical Test

Oral Communication in Context
Name: Score
Strand and Section:

General Directions: Read and understand each item. Choose the letter of
the best answer.
_____1. Which of the following would be considered a form of vocal delivery in a
speech?
a. Eye contact with the audience
b. Varying the pitch and tone of the voice
c. Hand gestures
d. Moving around the stage

_____2. What is interpersonal communication?

a. Communication within oneself
b. Communication between two or more people
c. Communication with a large audience
d. Communication through written texts

_____3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an intimate speech style?

a. Personal language b. High level of formality
c. Informal tone d. Use of endearing terms

_____4. Which of the following is an example of formal speech style?

a. "Hey, what's up?" b. "I ain't got no time."
c. "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending." d. "Yo, you good?"

_____5. Which of the following is NOT an example of public communication?

a. A teacher delivering a lecture
b. A student giving a class report
c. A private conversation between two friends
d. A politician addressing a crowd

_____6. Which speech style is most suitable for delivering a commencement speech?
a. Formal b. Casual c. Intimate d. Consultative

_____7. The language used in a courtroom or during a legal proceeding is typically:

a. Casual b. Intimate c. Formal d. Consultative

_____8. Consider this statement: “I now pronounce you as husband and wife.”
Who among the following can say this and make marital union happen?
a. priest b. teacher c. retired policeman d. famous celebrity

_____9. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, “Can you carry
these for me?”
a. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to carry his/her things.
b. The speaker is requesting me to help him/her carry his things.
c. The speaker does not make sense.
d. The speaker does not mean anything.
_____10. You and your sibling were playing in your room. Suddenly, your mother
entered the room and she angrily said, “It’s dirty here!” How would you interpret
what she said?
a. She feels happy c. She does not feel well that is why she got angry
b. She wants you to clean the room d. She just wants to get angry.

_____11. Which of these would best represent an intimate speech style?

a. "Excuse me, could you please help me with that?"
b. "Hey, I’ve got your back, no matter what."
c. "It is necessary to submit the report by 5 PM."
d. "Could we schedule a meeting tomorrow?"

_____12. The phrase "Could you please explain that?" is an example of what type of
speech style?
a. Intimate b. Formal c. Consultative d. Frozen

_____13. Which is an example of the frozen speech style?

a. Wedding vows b. A casual chat
c. Job interview dialogue d. Small talk at a party

_____14. Which communication context is best suited for brainstorming?

a. Public b. Small group c. Interpersonal d. Intrapersonal

_____15. What is the purpose of the consultative speech style?

a. To formalize language for rituals b. To discuss everyday topics
c. To seek or provide information d. To express intimate feelings

_____16. When a person delivers a speech at a funeral, the speech style is likely to
be:
a. Frozen b. Intimate c. Casual d. Formal

_____17. The phrase "We the people of the United States..." is an example of:
a. Consultative style b. Frozen style c. Intimate style d. Casual style

_____18. An example of consultative communication is:

a. A lawyer discussing a case with a client b. A teacher chatting with colleagues
c. A married couple talking about their day d. A priest delivering a homily

_____19. What makes interpersonal communication distinct from small-group

communication?
a. It involves public speaking b. It occurs between two individuals only
c. It does not require verbal interaction d. It always uses formal speech styles

_____20. What type of speech is designed to motivate the audience to take action?
a. Ceremonial b. Persuasive c. Demonstrative d. Informative

_____21. What is the main purpose of an informative speech?

a. To entertain the audience b. To provide information
c. To persuade the audience d. To make people laugh

_____22. Which type of speech aims to change the audience's belief or opinion?
a. Informative Speech b. Manuscript Speech
c. Persuasive Speech d. Entertainment Speech

_____23. A speech delivered with no preparation is called:

a. Manuscript Speech b. Extemporaneous Speech
c. Memorized Speech d. Impromptu Speech
_____24. What is the most critical principle of articulation in speech delivery?
a. Modulation of pitch b. Clear and distinct sounds
c. Humor in delivery d. Using a loud voice

_____25. The purpose of modulation in a speech is to:

a. Use non-verbal gestures effectively
b. Adjust the tone and pitch for audience engagement
c. Memorize the speech completely
d. Reduce stage fright

_____26. Which type of speech is commonly used for a State of the Nation Address
(SONA)?
a. Impromptu Speech b. Memorized Speech
c. Manuscript Speech d. Extemporaneous Speech

_____27. Which principle of speech writing involves gathering demographic data

about the audience?
a. Sourcing the Information b. Analyzing the Audience
c. Outlining the Speech d. Choosing the Topic

_____28. An entertainment speech often uses:

a. Facts and statistics b. Expert testimonies
c. Humor and wordplay d. Chronological events

_____29. What is the recommended technique for organizing an expository speech?

a. Problem-solution outline b. Chronological outline
c. Humorous anecdotes d. Repetitive phrasing

_____30. Stage presence is primarily about:

a. Speaking louder than usual
b. Filling the space and connecting with the audience
c. Memorizing the entire speech
d. Using only non-verbal gestures

_____31. What type of outline is suitable for motivational speeches?

a. Cause and effect outline b. Problem-solution outline
c. Spatial outline d. Narrative outline

_____32. What should be highlighted to ensure a logical flow in speech delivery?

a. Minor details b. Key points and supporting details
c. Audience demographics d. Facial expressions

_____33. In an extemporaneous speech, what is commonly used to aid delivery?

a. A fully written manuscript b. An outline of ideas
c. Memorization d. No preparation or notes

_____34. What is one key tip for managing stage fright to build audience rapport?
a. Ignore the audience b. Focus on memorizing every line
c. Practice thoroughly and act confidently d. Avoid eye contact

_____35. A humorous after-dinner speech highlights the quirks of everyday life in a

lighthearted manner. What type of speech is this?
a. Informative Speech b. Entertainment Speech
c. Persuasive Speech d. Impromptu Speech

_____36. A speaker adjusts their voice's pitch and pace to emphasize important
points during a presentation. Which principle is being applied?
a. Modulation b. Stage Presence c. Articulation d. Audience Rapport
_____37. During a conference, a scientist reads directly from a prepared text to
present their findings. What type of speech is this?
a. Memorized Speech b. Extemporaneous Speech
c. Manuscript Speech d. Impromptu Speech

_____38. How does a perlocutionary act differ from an illocutionary act?

a. A perlocutionary act focuses on the effect on the listener, while an illocutionary act reflects
the social intent.
b. A perlocutionary act is the literal meaning, while the illocutionary act is the spoken phrase.
c. A perlocutionary act refers to the speaker's feelings, while an illocutionary act refers to
actions.
d. There is no difference between them.

_____39. Can the speaker and the listener interchange roles?

a. Yes, the speaker can also act as a listener.
b. Yes, communication is a dynamic process, there is an exchange of roles.
c. Yes, in order to provide a feedback, the listener may speak too.
d. All of the above

_____40. If an utterance like "You're under arrest" causes an immediate change in

the addressee's legal state, what type of speech act is this?
a. Locutionary b. Declaration c. Commissive d. Assertive

_____41. Identify the speech act: "I apologize for being late."
a. Expressive b. Directive c. Commissive d. Assertive

_____42. What type of illocutionary act is used when someone makes a promise?
a. Directive b. Commissive c. Expressive d. Assertive

_____43. Which of the following best defines a speech act?

a. A method of translating words into action
b. An utterance that achieves an intended effect
c. A declaration of thoughts or opinions
d. A combination of words with grammatical correctness

_____44. Why does duration of interaction vary depending on the relationship of the
people involved in the communication process?
a. When people are intimate, they would love to spend more time talking.
b. When people are just casual friends, their interaction will only last long depending on the
topic and the purpose of the conversation.
c. When people don’t like each other, they would probably spend a very short amount of time
talking.
d. All of the above

_____45. In Austin’s theory, what is the act of physically saying words?

a. Locutionary b. Illocutionary c. Perlocutionary d. Directive

_____46. The Department of Health (DOH) Spokesperson transitioned from

manuscript
speech to __________ when she answered various pressing questions during the
media press conference.
a. Extemporaneous speech b. Memorized speech
c. Impromptu speech d. entertainment speech

_____47. Jeff tried out an online interview which tested his skill in__________.
a. impromptu speech b. informative speech
c. memorized speech d. entertainment speech

_____48. What does ‘bridging’ mean in impromptu speaking?

a. Pause for a moment to plan in your head what to say once you are requested to say
something.
b. State your main point briefly and deliver it at a pace your audience can follow.
c. Build a connection between what you do know and what you do not know.
d. Rephrase the topic into something that you want to talk about.

_____49. Why is logical organization of ideas in a speech important?

a. It's important that all the sentences in a speech are logically arranged so that the speech is
easy to understand.
b. Logical organization of ideas in a speech is important because the audience will easily
comprehend the message that the speaker is delivering.
c. It is important because without logical organization in the speech, the audience will be
confused about what the speaker is trying to deliver.
d. All of the above

_____50. How does the language form shift as speech style changes?
a. When the speech style changes to formal style the language form as well becomes formal.
b. People use the same kind of language even if the speech style changes.
c. The language form does not shift regardless if the speech style changes or not.
d. There is only one type of speech style, so language form does not shift at all.

“Life is the most difficult exam. Many people fail because they try to copy others, not realizing that everyone has a
different test paper.”

-ANONYMOUS-

Prepared by: Checked by:

KRISTELLE C. CALIMAG GAYLE KARENINA L. SIBAL

Subject Teacher Master Teacher I

Approved by:

MARIA TERESA P. LACBAYAN

Principal III