The college of Maasin

“Nisi Dominus Frustra”

Tunga-tunga Maasin City

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TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

6. The following are functions of non-verbal
Read carefully the questions and encircle the
communication except ONE:
BEST answer.
a. Nonverbal communications convey
meaning
1. Verbal communication
b. Non-verbal communication expresses our
a. refers to an interaction in which words are
identities
used to relay a message.
c. Non-verbal communication is more
b. are more likely to show your feelings.
ambiguous than verbal
c. Refers to all kinds of human responses that
d. Non-verbal communication affects
are not expressed in words
relationships
d. helps you vary your speaking style and
avoid a monotonous delivery.
7. The study of communication by touch
a. Haptics
2. Which of the following is FALSE about non-
b. Vocalics
verbal communication?
c. Paralanguage
a. It enhances and emphasizes the message
d. Kinesics
of your speech, thus making it more
meaningful,
8. The study of how space and distance
truthful, and relevant.
influences communication
b. It can build a connection with listeners.
a. Kinesics
c. It makes you appear more dynamic and
b. Paralanguage
animated in your delivery.
c. Proxemics
d. use words to express ideas which can be
d. Haptics
easily understood by the person you are
talking to
9. Which of the following is not an aspect of
paralanguage?
3. Crossing your arms over your chest and leaning
a. Facial expressions
back is a
b. Rate of speech
a. Sign of friendliness
b. Sign of boredom and defiance
c. Vocal quality
c. Sign of cooperation
d. Verbal fillers
d. Sign of expectation and admiration
10. The term kinesics refers to
4. The study of sounds a. Paralinguistic cues that are used to
a. Semantic persuade
b. Phonology b. Vocal fillers that regulate the flow of
c. Syntax speaking
d. Pragmatics c. Body movements that directly translate
into words
5. It refers to the meaning of utterances in d. All form of body movement other than
particular situations physical contact with another person
a. Pragmatics
b. Syntax
c. Phonology
d. Semantics
TEST II. Examine the pictures below. Describe the meaning being communicated through nonverbal behavior. Be
specific and reflect your knowledge of the content. (10 points each)

TEST III. Essay

Choose one area of nonverbal communication (vocalics, kinesics, proxemics, artifacts, chronemics, or
haptics) and describe how it is an important aspect of everyday communication. In other words, discuss its
implications for communication in our lives. You may give examples if you wish. Your answer should reflect
information you have learned in class. (10 pts)