Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region 02
Division of Nueva Vizcaya
BAMBANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Bambang

First Quarter Examination

ORAL COMUNICATION IN CONTEXT - GRADE 11

Name: _________________________________________ Grade 11 - ______________ Score: _______

I. Read and understand the statements below then choose the best answer from the choices given.
Write your answers on the space provided before each number. Use CAPITAL LETTERS. 1 point
each.

1. Any communication that conveys a message consisting of words either spoken or written is
called ____________________.
A. oral communication C. written communication
B. verbal communication D. non-verbal communication
2. The process by which the receiver interprets the symbols used by the speaker of the
message by converting them into concepts and ideas is called ___________________.
A. decoding B. listing C. encoding D. feed backing
3. The first model of communication was developed by ____________________.
A. Aristotle B. Plato C. Ptolemy D. Socrates
4. Which of the following models of communication asserts that communication can take
place if and only if there is an overlap between the field of experience of the speaker and
of the listener?
A. Shannon-Weaver’s model C. Aristotle’s model
B. Schramm’s model D. White’s model
5. This model of communication gave us the concept of noise and this is often called the
TELEPHONE MODEL.
A. Aristotle’s Model C. Schramm’s Model
B. Eugene White’s Model D. Shannon - Weaver’s Model
6. Noise is not a problem at which stage of the communication process?
A. source B. receiver C. decoding D. noise is a problem at all stages
7. All of the following are barriers to effective communication except ___________________.
A. Workspace design C. Emotions
B. Medium disturbance D. Completeness
8. Which of barrier to communication occur due to the physical condition of sender or
receiver?
A. Cultural barrier C. Physiological barrier
B. Language barrier D. Psychological barrier
9. A person's background, including his or her culture, life experiences, and heredity is also
called the ____________________.
A. Noise C. Field of experience
B. Barrier D. Intrapersonal communication
10. It is a cultural barrier wherein people of someone's own culture are categorized as in-group
and the other culture is out-group. It affects the understanding of the message and
encourages hostility.
A. Behavior and beliefs B. Ethnocentrism C. Religion D. Signs and symbols
11. The sign “thumbs up” is taken as a sign of approval and wishing luck in most of the cultures
but it is taken as an insult in Bangladesh. This is an example of which type of cultural
barrier?
A. Signs and symbols B. Religion C. Language D. Behavior and belief
12. Which of the 7 Cs of communication states that when communicating, it is important to
avoid wordy expressions and stick to your purpose.
A. Clarity B. Completeness C. Conciseness D. Correctness
13. Before reporting the news, a news reporter checks the accuracy of the facts, figures and
words that she used in her article. Which of the 7 Cs of communication did she observe?
A. Clarity B. Completeness C. Conciseness D. Correctness
14. For a person to communicate competently with nonverbal communication he/she must
A. observe multiple nonverbal cues before drawing any conclusions about a person
B. try to match nonverbal and verbal communication to avoid mixed messages
C. monitor his/her own nonverbal communication
D. all of the above
15. Which valid inference can be made based on the communication models?
A. Communication is a complicated process.
B. Communication is only applicable in certain situations.
C. Communication is only for people with advanced critical thinking skills.
D. Communication, which can be done in different ways, is a systematic process.
16. A manager calls his team head and fixes a meeting at 10 AM. But the team head forgets
and doesn’t reach the boardroom on time. How can this be corrected?
A. Manager should have called again
B. Noise in the phone call should be removed
C. Manager should have sent an email or sent it in writing
D. The team head should have written the meeting time in the calendar
17. In any communication situation, why is it important to show sensitivity to a person's culture,
gender, age, status, and religion?
A. It fosters understanding. C. It helps you relate better to yourself.
B. It is encouraged by everyone. D. It is taught in school and in your religion.
18. In Japanese culture, which of the following is considered polite?
A. bowing to the elders or superiors C. maintaining eye contact
B. standing close and touching D. beckoning older people
19. You're giving someone verbal feedback about some work they have completed that isn't
up to standard. What should you do?
A. Criticize them for their poor work
B. Point out everything that they did wrong
C. Base your feedback on what you have heard from others
D. Suggest where improvements can be made and agree on a plan
20. You disagree with what someone has said. How should you react?
A. Ask questions to learn more about their opinion
B. Be unreasonable and refuse to listen
C. Get emotionally involved and have a heated discussion
D. Stick with your one-sided view on the situation
21. What is the best way to keep an audience engaged when giving a speech?
A. By presenting new information about the topic
B. By presenting information the audience agrees with
C. By presenting information the audience disagrees with
D. By presenting information the audience already knows

Lolo Ben: Hi, apo. How was school?

Carol: Hey, Lolo! You can watch it in my vlog.
(Lolo Ben looks confused.)
22. In the dialogue above, which factor affected the communication between Lolo Ben and
Carol.
A. Age B. Culture C. Gender D. Social status
23. Which of the following is not among the functions of communication?
A. Definition B. Information C. Motivation D. Regulation
24. This used by the speaker for the purpose of moving another person to act, to move in the
particular direction the speaker wants that person to move.
A. Definition B. Emotional expression C. Motivation D. Social interaction
25. This function of communication is the most often used and most popular because people
build social relationships with others by talking to them, conversing with them, laughing with
them, and just enjoying each other’s company.
A. Definition B. Emotional expression C. Motivation D. Social interaction
 26. Which form of non-verbal communication involves movements and postures used to
communicate emotion?
A. Haptics B. Kinesics C. Proxemics D. Occulesics
27. These are deliberate movement and signals to communicate meaning without words.
A. Appearance B. Eye contact C. Facial expression D. Gesture
28. Which form of non-verbal communication refers to gestures that have specific, generally
understood meanings in a given culture and may substitute for a word or phrase?
A. Emblems B. Emphasizing gestures C. Illustrators D. Regulators
29. Proxemics is the study of the human use of ____________________.
A. Time B. space C. expression D. movement and gestures
30. The zone of space that people most often use during conversation with their loved ones is
called ___________________.
A. intimate space B. personal space C. public space D. social space
31. It is a form of nonverbal communication that shows how time is viewed differently in various
countries.
A. Chronemics B. Gestures C. Haptics D. Proxemics
32. It is communication through touch and is considered as one of the most powerful of the
types of nonverbal communication.
A. Gesture B. Haptics C. Chronemics D. Occulesics
33. Which of the following is positive body language to use when speaking?
A. Fold your arms or cross your legs
B. Stand behind a lectern and keep your body hidden
C. Keep arms open and use open gestures
D. Don't make eye contact

34-40. Below are specific instances of communication. Read and analyze the situations and then
identify the function of communication that these instances use. Choose your answer from the given
choices below then write your answers on the blanks provided before each number. 1 point each.

A. Emotional Expression B. Regulation/Control C. Social Interaction D. Information E. Motivation

34. The janitor tells the students to move away from the area of the corridor he is cleaning.
35. The girls are discussing what happened at the party they all attended last night.
36. A weather forecaster on TV tracks the path of a low-pressure area (LPA) which might turn
into a typhoon.
37. A student was moved to tears while looking at the photos of suffering and devastation
brought about by the typhoon.
38. The coach offered encouraging and affirming words to his players and called them in for a
prayer before the game.
39. The vendors on the sidewalks keep calling out to passersby to attract their attention.
40. The fireman instructed the victims to move away from the fire zone.
41. Which of the following statements best describes intrapersonal communication?
A. Banter with friends.
B. Communication with one’s self.
C. Interactions with a limited number of persons.
D. Communication designed to inform or persuade audience members.
42. Interpersonal communication can be best defined as
A. Communication designed to inform or persuade audience members.
B. The building of relationships using computers and the Internet.
C. Interactions with a person or a small group of persons.
D. Communication with the self.
43. Which statement refer to public communication?
A. Communication with the self.
B. Interactions with a small group of persons.
C. The building of relationships using computers and the Internet.
D. Communication designed to inform or persuade audience members.
44. Which of the following is a characteristic of casual speech style?
A. It uses formal words and expressions.
B. It utilizes customary, ritualized expressions.
 C. It is carefree way of communicating, and one in which those who know you can easily
understand or relate to such as your friends.
D. It is used in conversations between two people who are very close and know each
other quite well because of having a maximum of shared background information.
45. In a personality test, the following questions were asked: Do you trust reason rather than
feelings? Do you find it difficult to get excited? Do you usually plan your actions in
advance? To answer the test, what type of speech context should a respondent engage
in?
A. dyadic B. public C. small group D. intrapersonal
46. What type of speech style will you use when you want to talk to consult your teacher about
your research project?
A. Casual B. intimate C. formal D. frozen
47. Which of the following is not an example of consultative speech style?
A. doctor-patient B. expert-apprentice C. marriage ceremonies D.
teacher-student
48. Which of the following requires an intimate speech style?
A. teenagers teasing each other C. neighbors talking about their dogs
B. students chatting in the canteen D. best friends sharing their problems
49. Which of the following is not an example of a casual speech style?
A. “That’s dope!” B. “Pardon me.” C. “Wanna come?” D. “Watcha
doin’?”
50. Who among the following can you get reliable information about the country’s economy?
A. a street vendor B. an economic analyst
B. a history teacher D. an unemployed neighbor
51. Consider the phrase: “I now declare Martial Law.” Who among the following can say this
phrase and make martial law actually happen?
A. President of the country C. The PNP Chief
B. The Secretary of Defense D. A famous rockstar
52. In which of the statement is the speaker making a commitment?
A. “I’m in love and happy.”
B. “I checked her Facebook profile yesterday.”
C. “I promise to love you for better or for worse.”
D. “I think following my suggestions will get us a high grade.”
53. Read the dialogue between Anna and Kate and answer the question below.
Anna: Kate? Do you think someday we can be like them?
Kate: Like what? With families and a home?
Anna: Yeah, with a mom and a dad, a permanent roof over our heads . . . If only that
accident didn’t . . . Oh, I wish they were still alive.
Kate: Me, too. But at least we still have each other, right? I’ll always be here for you, kiddo.
Anna: I know. I don’t know what I’ll do without you.
Kate: You’ll never have to worry about that.

What speech style is involved in the dialogue and what relationship do the participants
have?
A. casual: between acquaintances
B. intimate: between siblings
C. intimate: between mother and daughter
D. casual: between two friends
54. Which of the following is a common emotional expression when an applicant finds out that
he passed the job interview?
A. Smile then lower the head. C. Smile then exclaim, “Thank you!”
B. Smile then say, “I'm so sorry. D. Smile then shake the head slowly.
55. Daryn, the class president, was advised by her teacher to be more approachable and
friendly because sometimes, his classmates misunderstand his actions. Which of the
following must she not do to improve her classmates' impression of her?
A. Smile when approaching and greeting other people.
B. Vary the tone of her voice so that others can tell his emotions.
C. Use phrases such as “Good job!” and “That is so kind of you!” in acknowledging the
efforts of others.
 D. Brush off other’s ideas by saying statements such as “That’s a lousy idea!” and “You can
do better than that!”
56. The members of the Science Club are having a meeting for the upcoming Science Week
celebration. Mark has many ideas for their science booth. He wishes to take the floor, but
he does not want to interrupt the speaker. What can Mark do to signal that he has
something to say?
A. He can raise his hand.
B. He can lean back then roll his eyes.
C. He can say softly, “I have better ideas than that.”
D. He can make eye contact, purse his lips, and lean forward.
57. Venus, who is 16 years old, does not understand why her parents did not allow her to go to
her friend’s sleepover. She wants to tell them how she feels, so she asked to have a heart-
to-heart talk with them. Which of the following statements is appropriate to use in Venus’s
talk with her parents?
A. “I’m just really sad. It’s like kindergarten all over again.”
B. “Oh, c’mon! What’s the deal folks?”
C. “That sleepover is to die for!”
D. “OMG! That’s redonkulus!”
58. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, “Can you open the door?”
A. The speaker wants to know if you have the ability to open the door.
B. The speaker is requesting you to open the door.
C. The speaker is asking you a question.
D. The speaker does not make sense.
59. 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 does not feel well because of the cold.
C. She is complimenting the temperature in your room.
D. She wants you to increase the temperature in the room.
60. Based on the scenario in item number 59, what would your next action be?
A. You will thank your friend.
B. You will ignore your friend.
C. You will agree with her and say that the room is cold.
D. You will increase the temperature to decrease the coldness of the room.

“Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.”
-Buddha

Prepared by:

SHIREEN D. LACUESTA
Teacher II

Checked by:

_________________________________
JONATHAN C. PAMITTAN Name and Signature of Student
HT I/Subject Group Head SHS

_________________________________
Noted: Name and Signature of Parent/Guardian

IGNACIO D. DUMANGENG JR., PhD

Secondary School Principal IV