Oral Communication Review Quiz (Week 1 to Week 3)

During a group activity, Andrea explains their task to her classmates while using hand gestures and facial expressions. One groupmate misinterprets her frown and thinks she’s upset. What element of communication caused the misunderstanding?

• Encoding

• Decoding

• Feedback

• Channel

In a storytelling contest at Southpoint School, a Grade 9 student shares a personal experience about Typhoon Odette. The audience tears up and applauds because they relate to the emotions shared. Which nature of communication is most clearly shown?

• Communication is symbolic

• Communication is systemic

• Communication involves meaning

• Communication is a process

Mr. Cruz uses charts, videos, and real-life examples during his class to help students grasp a difficult Science topic. Which element of communication is represented by these teaching tools?

• Encoding

• Channel

• Feedback

• Decoding

A student leader reminds her classmates about the school’s dress code. She does this to maintain discipline and school order. What function of communication is applied?

• To motivate

• To provide information

• To regulate or control

• To provide emotional expression

While preparing for their group performance, one member suggests changing their concept. The others listen, and they all agree to revise their plan. What function of communication is demonstrated in their interaction?

• To effect social interaction

• To motivate

• To provide emotional expression

• To regulate behavior

A teacher uses the term “conceptual framework” without explaining it, and the students become confused. Which element of communication may have failed?

• Message

• Feedback

• Context

• Encoding

In a class discussion, a student raises his hand and says, “I didn’t understand the last part, Sir.” What element of communication does this represent?

• Message

• Feedback

• Decoding

• Context

Every morning, the principal gives updates over the school intercom. Even though she repeats the same structure every time, the message slightly changes depending on current events. What nature of communication is best shown here?

• Communication is symbolic

• Communication is a process

• Communication involves meaning

• Communication is systemic

Mara receives a group chat message from her class president. She reads it and tells her classmates what to do. In this case, Mara is acting as:

• Feedback

• Channel

• Receiver

• Encoder

During a peer counseling session, a student talks about his anxiety over exams. His classmate listens and responds with empathy and encouragement. What function of communication is best reflected?

• To motivate

• To provide emotional expression

• To inform

• To control