9. Ayla is invited to speak in an open-air venue.

The
following are the disadvantages she may encounter,
except
a. She will encounter a lot of communication barriers.
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT b. She might be forced to make adjustments.
SECOND QUARTER UNIFIED EXAMINATION c. She will feel more relaxed due to the atmosphere.
S.Y. 2018-2019 d. She will exaggerate facial expressions and gestures
to get the attention of her audience.
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read and understand each
item carefully. Select and write the letter of the 10. Which of the following is NOT an example of an
correct answer. open-air venue?
a. Football field c. Social Hall
1. Mr. De la Cruz, a graduate of Ajuy National High b. Grounds d. Grandstand
Schoo, was invited as a guest speaker in the Monthly
Convocation Program prepared by the HUMSS 11. “ Let us now give the floor to our next speaker, a
students. In his speech, he inserts jokes in order to round of applause please”. What communicative
make it interesting but it is ineffective. If a joke does strategy is present in the line?
not work, what would you do? a. Nomination c. Topic Control
a. The speaker should retell the joke. b. Termination d. Turn-taking
b. The speaker should continue with his speech.
c. The speaker should apologize to the audience. 12. In a conversation, Mary politely said, “ Will you
d. The speaker should substitute another joke right please focus on the subject matter of our meeting”?
away. Among the choices which one refers to by the
situation?
2. A speaker discusses to the Photojournalist of Janiuay a. Nomination c. Restriction
the techniques and steps on how to take good pictures. b. Repair d. Termination
Which type of speech will be used by the speaker in
this situation? 13. In a conference, the president points at you as the
a. Informative c. Entertainment secretary to read the minutes of the previous
b. Persuasive d. Problem/Solution meeting. What communicative strategy should be
applied?
3. “Hon. Defensor delivers his campaign speech during a. Termination c. Topic Shifting
the campaign period.”If you are Hon. Defensor, what b. Topic Control d. Turn-Taking
type of speech you are likely to use?
a. Informative c. Entertainment 14. The learners have a brainstorming process in the
b. Persuasive d. Chronological class, Nicole asked , “ What could be the best topic to
discuss”? The group thought for a while and reacted
4. Which speech is delivered with the help of short to it. From the list what communicative strategy is
notes or a clear outline? mentioned in the situation?
a. Impromptu c. Memorized a. Nomination c. Repair
b. Manuscript d. Extemporaneous b. Restriction d. Termination

5. Which of the following is the ultimate goal of an 15. Ana commented,” I think the issue here is how to
entertainment speech? settle the problem between Paul and Peter, not about
a. To introduce new jokes who is to be blamed for”? In the situation which from
b. To discuss tips on how to be a comedian the choices best describe the scenario?
c. To share goodwill and pleasure a. Termination c. Topic control
d. To share the funny side of life b. Topic shifting d. Turn-taking

6. The following are different delivery situation 16. In which of the following statements is the
except speaker making a commitment?
a. Speaking in a different venues a. “I checked her Facebook profile yesterday.”
b. Speaking in a concert b. “I am in love and I am happy.”
c. Speaking with a microphone c. “I promise to love you for better or for worse.”
d. Speaking with a podium d. “I think following my suggestion will get us a high
grade.”
7. It is a reading desk with a stand and a slanted top.
a. Auditorium c. Microphone 17. President Rodrigo “Roa” Duterte, attended the
b. Podium d. Teacher’s table Asean Summit. What could be the best consideration
in that event?
8. The following are the tips in speaking with a a. Relationship of the speaker to the listeners
microphone, EXCEPT b. Relationship of the speaker to the media
a. Check the microphone if it functions well. c. Relationship of the speaker to the event organizer
b. Check your voice in the microphone if audible d. Relationship of the speaker to the host country
enough.
c. In a small venue, you may use a microphone.
d. You need to manage your voice’s volume well.
18. One of the considerations in any speech context,
speech style, speech act, and communicative strategy
is the message. “ Have you heard of the news about
the latest achievement of our government”? Which
from the given choices would mean the message of
the speaker based from the question?
a. Today is the first day of school, welcome back
learners!
b. The buy bust operations have tapped down billions
of shabu laboratories.
c. The guidance counselor called up the learners for a
conference.
d. Halloween treat or trick craze is in town.
19. The speaker should be particular of his role and
responsibility as he delivers the message. From the
list which one refers to the statement?
a. Set the mood of the audience and see to it that eye
contact is establish.
b. Hold the manuscript in front of the audience with
nervousness.
c. Check the venue of the speaking engagement one
hour before the delivery.
d. Practice in front of the mirror.
20. What do you think does the speaker mean when
he says, “Can you open the door?”
a. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to
open the door.
b. The speaker is requesting me to open the door.
c. The speaker does not make sense.
d. The speaker is asking me a question.
21. Which of the following statements will be helpful
in shifting the topic back to the original flow of the
conversation?
a. “Let me think about the solution to that.”
b. “I couldn’t agree more!”
c. “I wonder what is happening.”
d. “As I have mentioned earlier, there is . . .”
22. You and your friend who has a fever enter your
room. She shivers and tells you, “It’s cold in here!”
How would you interpret what she said?
a. She feels cold.
b. She wants me to increase the temperature in the
room.
c. She does not feel well because of the cold.
d. She is complimenting the temperature in my room.
23. Which of the following statements does not refer
to topic control?
a. Let’s discuss what you will do in the school’s
Foundation Day.
b. As I was saying, we have to finish this plan first
before coming up with a new one.
c. Going back to what I said earlier, there is a slim
chance that the candidate will win the elections.
d. Oh, yes, I remember that film!
24. As Victor was explaining about the immediate
response they got from the rescuers, angry victims
yelled to express their dismay. Which of the following
is the best response to this situation?
a. Stop shouting!
b. I understand your situation. Please bear with us.
c. Get away!
d. As I was saying, the rescuers are on their way.
25. The teacher Sarah was discussing about the
ecosystem when Alfonso interrupted and shared
what he had seen in a documentary. As the assigned
speaker, what should the teacher do to repair this
violation?
a. Thank him for sharing then return to the main
topic.
b. Thank him for sharing then remind him to see her
at the guidance office.
c. Thank him for sharing then ask him to leave.
d. Thank him for sharing and tell him to stop being a
know it all.
II. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: Write “A” if the
FIRST statement is true and the SECOND statement is
false.
Write “B” if the SECOND statement is true and the
FIRST statement is FALSE.
Write “AB” if BOTH statements are true.
Write “X” if BOTH statements are false.
26. Just like events planning, writing an effective
speech follows certain processes.
Produce multiple drafts first before you can
settle on the right and final speech to be presented.
27. In the introduction, you explain the
importance of your topic by giving examples.
Knowing the audience and the occasion are
very important in writing a speech.
28. The primary objective of speech writing is
getting the right or appropriate topic.
An outline determines whether your
supporting ideas match your main idea or not.
29. Any speech should include an introduction,
body, and conclusion.
Word choice is one consideration in writing a
speech.
30. The purpose for writing and delivering the
speech can always be classified in two types- to
inform, and to persuade.
Writing patterns are structures that will help
you reorganize the ideas related to your topic.
31. Be sensitive of your audience. Be careful with
your language, jokes, and nonverbal cues.
Do not use metaphors and other figures of
speech to avoid confusion.
32. “Promoting the Importance of Reducing,
Reusing, and Recycling in Eliminating Wastes and
Protecting the Environment”, this is an example of a
topic.
Share facts on the current situation of the
environment. This is an example of a body is a speech.
33. Articulation is also important literacy skills
such as reading and spelling out words.
Speech Delivery focuses on nonverbal
communication.
34. It is okay to deliver a speech with fillers or
expressions like “um”, “ah”, “uh” etc., that -substitutes
actuals words.

Use pauses when you emphasize the most

important words, phrases, or sentences. Your pauses
should last for three seconds or more.

35. Pitch is the timing at which you speak very

fast or very slow.

Pace varies not just the loudness but also the

power or the intensity that we use in our voice.

36. Pronounce and enunciate words correctly.

You will confuse the audience if you mispronounce
words, and it could distract them and affect your
credibility.

The rate or speed of your voice should be in

monotone to keep your audience interested.

37. Exaggerated facial expressions appear

distracting and may even be annoying. Instead, use
poker face or a highly animated face.

Dress properly and appropriately according

to the kind of event you are going to give your speech.

38. Describing the life and works of my

grandfather, and the late former President Ramon
Magsaysay. This is an example of a specific topic in
using chronological pattern.

Explaining the reasons for supporting the

government’s educational programs seen as the
primary means of increasing the literacy rate in the
Philippines.This is an example of a specific topic in
using comparison/contrast pattern.

III. SKILLS TEST: Differentiate the four types of

speech delivery in terms of definition and an example
of speaking situation.

Description Speaking
Speech Delivery (2 pts.) Situation
(1 pt.)
1. Extemporaneous
Speaking
2. Impromptu
Speaking
3. Manuscript
Reading
4. Memorized
Speech

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