Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CALOOCAN
Montessori Professional College

SECOND PERIODIC TEST

ORAL COMMUNICATION
S.Y. 2017-2018

Name: ____________________________________________ Yr/Section: _____________

Teacher: ________________________________________Score:________ Rating: _______

General Directions:
 Read the following test items and select the correct answer.
 If you do not know the answer to the question, skip it. Return to that question later.
 Strictly answers must be written in the test booklet.
 CHOSEN ANSWER MUST BE WRITTEN IN CAPITAL LETTER.
 You may change your answers by erasing it neatly.

Test I. Multiple Choice. Directions: Select the best answer to the following multiple choice questions.

1. Which of the following shows an example of Regulation/Control?

A. Doctor’s prescription C. Parent’s instruction to their children
B. Friends giving advice on what course of action to take D. All of the above
2. "I love you" is an example of expression that produces what function of communication?
A. Motivation C. Emotional Expression
B. Social Interaction D. Information
3. "I want to be a billionaire" is a form expressing what function of communication?
A. Motivation C. Emotional Expression
B. Social Interaction D. Information
4. "Philippine Normal University was established in 1901" is an example of giving information using what
language form?
A. Rhetorical Question C. Imperative
B. Statement D. Question
5. "Really?" is a language form for expressing what function of communication?
A. Social Interaction C. Emotional Expression
B. Information D. Rhetorical Question
6. When a teacher gives an opinion about a topic it is likely to be about what function of communication?
A. Regulation/control C. Motivation
B. Emotional expression D. Information
7. "I want to be alone" is an example of what language form for Regulation/Control?
A. Rhetorical Question C. Imperative
B. Question D. Declarative
8. Marriage proposals is an example of what Functions of communication?
A. Social Interaction C. Information
B. Motivation D. Emotional Expression
9. "Did you know that some earphones can be used as microphones?" is an example of giving information
using what language form?
A. Rhetorical Question C. Imperative
B. Statement D. Question
10. When a teenage girl giving an opinion on who among the current popular celebrities is the most
handsome, that is likely to be about what function of communication?
A. Emotional expression C. Regulation/Control
B. Information D. Motivation
11. It is also known as fixed speech
A. Frozen Speech C. Consultative Speech
B. Formal Speech D. Intimate Speech
E. Casual/ Informal Speech
12. It is the type of speech style that uses formal words and expressions.
A. Frozen Speech C. Consultative Speech E. Casual/ Informal Speech
B. Formal Speech D. Intimate Speech
13. This speech style uses listener participation and feedback.
A. Frozen Speech C. Consultative Speech E. Casual/ Informal Speech
B. Frozen Speech D. Intimate Speech
14. This style is used in conversations between people who are very close and know each other quite well.
A. Frozen Speech C. Consultative Speech E. Casual/ Informal Speech
B. Formal Speech D. Intimate Speech
15. This style is used in conversations between friends and insiders who have something to share and have
shared background information.
A. Frozen Speech C. Consultative Speech E. Casual/ Informal Speech
B. Formal Speech D. Intimate Speech
16. Frozen speech is the most________________style that is often used in respectful situation or formal
ceremony.
A. formal communicative C. complex grammar
B. fixed speech D. creative discovery
17. The following sentences describe casual or informal style EXCEPT ONE. Which is it?
A. Casual or informal style have ellipsis, allows the use of slang, profanity, and unconventional English
words.
B. This speech style uses listener participation and feedback.
C. A simple greeting with those you know well.
D. Its casual language uses words or phrases that are shortened like “I’m doin’ it my way”
18. In consultative speech style, the speaker______ background information while the listener ______
continuously.
A. sends; receives C. supplies; participates
B. gives; receives D. produces; share
19. Which one is an example of Formal Speech Style?
A. Use of simplified grammar C. Weddings
B. When a student recites in class D. Job Interview
20. Which one is an example of Consultative Speech Style?
A. When a student recites in class C. Weddings
B. Use of simplified grammar D. Job Interview
21. How do you make a speech entertaining?
A. tell jokes C. dramatize an anecdote. E. All of the above
B. tell funny stories D. tell a scary story
22. A speech about the discovery of a new planet is a(n):
A. Informational Speech C. Special Occasion Speech
B. Persuasive Speech D. Chronological Speech
23. The method of speech delivery which is the most spontaneous is
A. speaking from a manuscript C. impromptu speaking
B. speaking from memory D. extemporaneous speaking
24. A presidential address or diplomatic speech would most likely take the form of a
A. memorized speech C. extemporaneous speech
B. manuscript speech D. impromptu speech
25. When a speaker gives a speech without prior planning or preparation, it is a (n):
A. Impromptu speech C. Memorized speech
B. Manuscript speech D. Extemporaneous speech
26. A presentation that is carefully prepared and practiced in advanced; usually rely on notes or an outline
A. Extemporaneous speech C. Manuscript speech
B. Impromptu speech D. Memorized speech
27. What type of speaker tells jokes and talks with funny accents?
A. Entertaining C. Emotional
B. Informative D. Persuasive
28. What does good Intercultural Communication require?
A. openness to other culture C. showcasing dances, songs, and food
B. in-depth discussion of features of different cultures
29. What is the best factor in keeping (formal) Organizational Communication going?
A. following the chain of command C. knowledge of the employees
B. issuing clear memos, directives, etc.
30. When talking to other people (Small Group), what do you most need?
A. knowledge of other group members C. desire to reach an agreement
B. awareness of the topic under discussion
31. Your teacher says, "For class tomorrow, please read pages twenty-one through forty-seven."
A. Utterance B. Illocutionary C. Perlocutionary
32. You and a friend are talking about a television show that you both watched the night before. You say, "what
did you think about Luke's reaction to Laura's news?"
A. Utterance/Locution B. Illocutionary C. Perlocutionary
33. When you discover that the grade you got on your math exam is a "B", you let out a sigh of relief.
A. Utterance/Locution B. Illocutionary C. Perlocutionary
34. The expression “I was born a Filipino, I will live a Filipino, I will die a Filipino.” is an example of?
 A. Utterance/Locution B. Illocutionary C. Perlocutionary
35. “I was late for class again! The MRT stopped midway. What is wrong with the MRT? This scenario used
what type of communicative strategies?
A. Nomination communicative strategy C. Termination communicative strategy
B. Restriction communicative strategy D. Turn taking communicative strategy
36 .Informative speeches typically tell us what to think, and persuasive speeches tell us what to think about.
A. True B. False
37. A speech is divided into an introduction, body, and conclusion.
A. True B. False
38. Demonstrations and lectures are the same type of informative speech.
A. True B. False
39. Social Interaction as a function of communication refers to a person using a language to express desires,
needs, wants, likes and dislikes, inclinations, choices and aspirations.
A. True B. False
40. Speaking and communicating are synonymous.
A. True B. False
41. When communication fails, the blame should be placed on either the speaker or the listener—or both.
A. True B. False

Test II. Enumeration

1-5 Types of Speech Style

6-8 Types of Speech Act
9-15Types of Communicative Strategies
16-19 Principles of Speech Writing
20-24 Principles of Speech Delivery

GOOD LUCK

Prepared by:

Ms. Ibarlin Tome, LPT

SHS Faculty