Purposive Communication
Reviewer
1. What is the main purpose of purposive communication?
A. To inform
B. To persuade
C. To entertain
D. To express
2. In purposive communication, what is the role of the audience?
A. To provide feedback
B. To receive information
C. To entertain
D. To act upon the message
3. Which model does NOT demonstrate the linearity of communication process?
A. Berlo's SMCR Model
B. Aristotle's Model
C. Lasswell's Model
D. Shannon Weaver Model
4. What model first emphasizes the linear flow of communication within a particular event or
occasion?
A. Aristotle's Model
B. Berlo's SMCR Model
C. Lasswell's Model
D. Dance's Helical Model
5. Which can be considered as the strength of Berlo's
SMCR Model?
A. It focuses on encoding and decoding which happen before the sending and receiving of
messages.
B. It highlights the essence of communication channels.
C. It suggests that messages flow in a multicultural society.
D. It gives geometrical testimony of communication
6. It refers to the exchange of messages and information beyond the use of linguistic systems.
A. Verbal Communication
B. Nonverbal Communication
C. Written Communication
D. Oral Communication
7. It is the use of language particularly the readily understood spoken words and expressions.
A. Verbal Communication
B. Nonverbal Communication
C. Written Communication
D. Oral Communication
8. What form of nonverbal interaction involves touch?
A. Chronemies
B. Haptics
C. Proxemics
D. Kinesics
9. Which does NOT constitute vocalics or paralanguage?
A. Pitch
B. Volume
C. Rate
D. Slangs
10. In a diverse classroom, students from various cultural backgrounds and personalities are
working on a group project. Effective communication is key to their success. Which type of
communication is essential for these students to work harmoniously and achieve their academic
goals?
A. Interpersonal Communication
B. Intercultural
C. Extended Communication
D. All of the choices
11. In a university classroom, when a professor communicates with students using the syllabus,
class schedule, and official announcements, which type of communication is being employed?
A. Formal Communication
B. Informal Communication
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B
12. In the Philippines, what role does the English language primarily serve in the context of
communication?
A. English is rarely used for communication in the Philippines.
B. English is the primary language spoken in everyday conversations.
C. English is widely used as a second language for formal and business communication.
D. English is solely used for academic purposes and not in daily interactions.
13. In a professional setting, you receive private information about a coworker's personal
struggles that could affect their job performance. What ethical principle should guide your
actions in this situation?
A. Honesty
B. Confidentiality
C. Transparency
D. Fairness
14. In the context of the plurality of English, what term is commonly used to describe the
coexistence and interaction of various English varieties influenced by local cultures and languages
around the world?
A. Monolingualism
B. Standardization
C. Globalization
D. World Englishes
15. What is a key principle of netiquette that individuals should follow when participating in
online discussions or forums?
A. Share personal information freely to build trust with others.
B. Use excessive capitalization for emphasis in your messages.
C. Be respectful and considerate of others' opinions and feelings.
D. Send unsolicited promotional messages to promote your products or services.
16. Which part of an email typically contains a brief and concise summary of the main message of
the communication?
A. Subject Line
B. Signature
C. Body
D. Salutation
17. You're drafting a communication to inform all employees about a change in the office parking
policy. The message needs to be clear and apply to everyone equally. What type of business
correspondence would best serve this purpose?
A. Internal
B. External
C. Circular
D. Sales
18. You're expressing appreciation to a colleague for their assistance on a project.
What type of correspondence should you use?
A. Memo
B. Sales
C. Circular
D. Personal
19. In which order should you generally list your work experience on a resume?
A. Chronological order, starting with the most recent position
B. Alphabetical order by company name
C. Random order to keep the reader engaged
D. Based on the salary, starting with the highest-paying job
20. While participating in an online discussion forum, you want to refer to a study you found on a
reputable website. What would be the most effective and ethical way to cite this information?
A. "I saw this interesting study; look it up online."
B. "I read a study somewhere, but I can't remember where.
C. There's a study out there that supports my point.
Trust me on this."
D. "According to (Author's Name, Date)"
