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Oral Com - MidTerm Exam

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

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Class
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1.

Communication comes from the Latin word Communis which means ______.

a)

a. to impart

b)

b. to accept

c)

c. to make common

d)

d. to refuse

2.

Which of the following is not a nature of communication?

a)

a. it’s a process

b)

b. it occurs between two or more people

c)

c. it’s the byproduct of a speech

d)

d. it can be expressed through written or oral form

3.

According to the linear model of communication turning down the TV/radio during the adverts is an example of:

a)

a. feedback

b)

b. noise

c)

c. message

d)

d. channel

4.

Aristotle Model determined that communication consisted of a series of core, essentially sequential activities. These are:

a)

a. sender-message-receiver

b)

b. source-encoding-message-decoding-receiver

c)

c. speaker-message-listener

d)

d. communicator-message-medium-receiver

5.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Shannon and Weaver Mathematical Theory?

a)

a. designation

b)

b. transmitter

c)

c. signal

d)

d. source

6.

Paul Watzlawick noted that “one cannot not communicate” even if individuals do not talk to each other and just give the silent treatment. Which particular type of communication is shown in this context?

a)

a. verbal

b)

b. nonverbal

c)

c. oral

d)

c. written

7.

The linear model of communication assumes a lack of immediate ___________.

a)

a. purchasing

b)

b. delivery

c)

c. understanding

d)

d. feedback

8.

According to transactional model, what is the process through which words or unspoken signals are interpreted by the receiver?

a)

a. encoding

b)

b. transmitting

c)

c. decoding

d)

d. signaling

9.

Anna shares her travel experiences to Maria by providing detailed descriptions of certain places. In this context, Anna serves which element of communication?

a)

a. sender

b)

b. speaker

c)

c. audience

d)

d. receiver

10.

If one is too focused on his social status when communicating, which communicative barrier might pose a threat?

a)

a. physical

b)

b. physiological

c)

c. psychosocial

d)

d. language

11.

Learning a language has never been easy. What you mean might be perceived by others differently that resulted to miscommunication. Which communicative barrier is reflected in this context?

a)

a. physical

b)

b. physiological

c)

c. psychosocial

d)

d. language

12.

Noise, room temperature, and big space are an example of which communication barrier?

a)

a. physical

b)

b. physiological

c)

c. psychosocial

d)

d. language

13.

The use of our voice, its volume and pitch including intonation, is an example of which aspect of nonverbal communication?

a)

a. artifacts

b)

b. kinesics

c)

c. vocalics

d)

d. proxemics

14.

One’s personal belongings such as clothes, car, and jewelries tell something about a person. When a person wears accessories and trendy clothes, we label her as fashionista. Which nonverbal communication is demonstrated?

a)

a. artifacts

b)

b. kinesics

c)

c. vocalics

d)

d. proxemics

15.

When people talk closely to each other, we can infer that they have a strong and closer relationship with one another. Which aspect of nonverbal communication is demonstrated?

a)

a. artifacts

b)

b. kinesics

c)

c. vocalics

d)

d. proxemics

16.

Which sub-field of nonverbal communication is concerned with the element of time?

a)

a. haptics

b)

b. chronemics

c)

c. kinesics

d)

d. proxemics

17.

Mass communication traditionally tends to be __________.

a)

a. one way

b)

b. Communication from one (or a few) to many.

c)

c. Communication to an audience that is largely a passive recipient of messages with no opportunity for immediate feedback.

d)

d. all of the above

18.

Communication context that involves at least one other person or others:

a)

a. intrapersonal

b)

b. public

c)

c. interpersonal

d)

d. mass media

19.

Communication, as one of its nature, occurs between two or more people. Which speech context does not adhere to this principle?

a)

a. intrapersonal

b)

b. public

c)

c. interpersonal

d)

d. mass media

20.

Reflection and thinking of one’s future plans are an example of what speech context?

a)

a. intrapersonal

b)

b. public

c)

c. interpersonal

d)

d. mass media

21.

Which speech context is used when utilizing billboards as a tool in promoting a product?

a)

a. intrapersonal

b)

b. public

c)

c. interpersonal

d)

d. mass media

22.

This is a communication context when we talk to our self.

a)

a. intrapersonal

b)

b. public

c)

c. interpersonal

d)

d. mass media

23.

Dyadic communication and brainstorming demonstrates which speech context?

a)

a. intrapersonal

b)

b. public

c)

c. interpersonal

d)

d. mass media

24.

What is the main difference between the formal and frozen speech style?

a)

a. formal style is much more restricted.

b)

b. frozen style is used for ceremonies while formal style is used for presentations

c)

c. formal style is used for group interactions.

d)

d. frozen style has a facilitator while formal has none

25.

Type of speech style according to closeness or relational proximity typically used in personal conversations with friends?

a)

a. intimate

b)

b. casual

c)

c. consultative

d)

d. formal

26.

The type of speech act that shows consequence of the words we say.

a)

a. locutionary

b)

b. illocutionary

c)

c. formal

d)

d. perlocutionary

27.

This may be used among jurors during their out-of-the-courtroom deliberations after their intense, highly formal interaction inside the courtroom.

a)

a. intimate

b)

b. casual

c)

c. consultative

d)

d. formal

28.

An illocutionary point where statements commit the speaker to a course of action.

a)

a. assertives

b)

b. directives

c)

c. commissives

d)

d. expressives

29.

There is free and easy participation of both speaker and listener who have strong relationship, and is far more elliptical than the casual, informal style.

a)

a. intimate

b)

b. consultative

c)

c. formal

d)

d. frozen

30.

In a wedding, the lines “in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, till death do you part” show which speech context?

a)

a. intimate

b)

b. consultative

c)

c. formal

d)

d. frozen

31.

An utterance considered as an action, particularly with regard to its intention, purpose or effect.

a)

a. speech context

b)

b. speech style

c)

c. speech act

d)

d. speech

32.

Which socio-cultural aspect of communication refers to the state of belongingness into a larger group that share a system of tradition, norms and values?

a)

a. gender role

b)

b. age identity

c)

c. social class

d)

d. cultural identity

33.

Which of the following can be a barrier to communication?

a)

a. a sender using a language

b)

b. planning

c)

c. wrong assumptions

d)

d. filtering

34.

This refers to how people feel and think about themselves as they get older which influence their self-image, personality, language, attitudes and communication with others.

a)

a. social class

b)

b. age identity

c)

c. religious identity

d)

d. gender role

35.

Which of these should not be avoided for effective communication?

a)

a. noise

b)

b. planning

c)

c. semantic problems

d)

d. wrong assumptions

36.

Which of these must be avoided for effective communication?

a)

a. sharing of activity

b)

b. listening

c)

c. ambiguity

d)

d. politeness

37.

Which of these factors should be considered when one is trying to make sense out of ambiguous nonverbal behavior?

a)

a. context

b)

b. history of relationship

c)

c. other’s mood

d)

d. all of the above

38.

An emblem ______________?

a)

a. has only one commonly accepted cultural meaning–it is the same in all cultures

b)

b. can be used to convey very different meanings, depending on the culture

c)

c. rarely holds communication value or is given meaning by anyone

d)

d. is considered a complementing gesture

39.

This can be used to regulate the nature and amount of activities humans engage in.

a)

a. social interaction

b)

b. motivation

c)

c. control

d)

d. information

40.

In daily course of living, human being develop and maintain bonds, intimacy, relations and associations. What function of communication is this?

a)

a. motivation

b)

b. social interaction

c)

c. information

d)

d. control

41.

Which function of communication refers to a person using a language to express desires, needs, wants, likes and dislikes, inclinations, choices and aspirations?

a)

a. control

b)

b. information

c)

c. social interaction

d)

d. motivation

42.

Which of the following is NOT associated with semantic noise?

a)

a. attitude towards the message

b)

b. difference in the language used

c)

c. emphasis on the wrong part of the message

d)

d. message distortion due to excessive information

43.

Jane was sent to Korea for a month long student exchange program. While talking to a Korean classmate, who cannot understand English, she realized she cannot find Hangul terms to express her thoughts. What could be the best strategy to use across language barrier?

a)

a. using gestures

b)

b. write down the message

c)

c. stop talking

d)

d. look for an interpreter

44.

While Gina is doing her Math assignment, she hold her tongue out to the corner of her mouth while looking at the ceiling. Interpreting this nonverbal gesture, she is probably_______.

a)

a. angry about the assignment

b)

b. uncertain about her abilities to solve the problem

c)

c. confident with her answers

d)

d. bored in doing the task

45.

During a class session, you notice that majority of the class would not listen to the teacher’s discussion and the students would rather go out of the classroom or sleep in their seat. The teacher, with her soft voice, keeps asking them to be quiet but they would not listen. What could possibly be the cause of restlessness inside the class?

a)

a. teacher’s body language

b)

b. teacher’s voice projection

c)

c. teacher’s language

d)

d. teacher’s facial expression

46.

While Shiela is presenting her report to the class, she sees that their teacher, Mr. Lee, is tilting his head and turning his ears towards her. What do you think will Shiela do and why?

a)

a. She will continue speaking because Mr. Lee is interested in her report.

b)

b. She will speak with a louder voice because Mr. Lee doesn’t seem to hear her well.

c)

c. She will ask her classmates to keep quiet because Mr. Lee cannot concentrate in listening.

d)

d. She will stop and repeat what she was saying because Mr. Lee was not able to catch her last sentence.

47.

The school academic year is about to finish, and your parents have decided to move in the states with your other relatives for the next school year. You have lived in Liloan since birth and the only languages you fluently know of are Bisaya and Filipino since your English is rusty. You now start worrying yourself about talking to your future classmates who might be speaking only in their mother tongue. What is the best action to consider to address the situation ahead of time?

a)

a. refrain from talking to your classmates

b)

b. befriend only those who speak your language

c)

c. start learning the English language

d)

d. ask your classmates to learn Bisaya or Filipino

48.

Hiro is a grade 12- Japanese student who transferred to a local school after his parents moved in the Philippines. For him to blend in with his new Filipino classmates, he developed a detailed understanding of his new environment first. What other alternative guiding principle could Hiro have taken that would enhance cross-cultural communication in class?

a)

a. tell his classmates to adjust since he is their guest

b)

b. ignore verbal and non-verbal cues, he will get along with them anyway

c)

c. learn from generalizations about other cultures, but do not use those in creating stereotypes

d)

d. Adopt the low-context culture. He does not need to focus on interpersonal relationship with his Filipino classmates.

49.

One of the toughest problems students face is to overcome their daily obstacles. Even if they start the semester with the best intentions, they eventually find themselves tearing their hair out trying to do the things they’re supposed to do. Believe it or not, though, it is possible to meet all your responsibilities. The secret here is to organize your time. But don’t just sit around half the semester planning to get everything together soon. Before you know it, you’ll be confronted with midterms, projects, papers and family problems all at once. Here’s a tactic that you should do. Manage your time by having a to-do-list or a monthly calendar. Try to prioritize what’s more important and avoid distractions. What is the purpose of the author in writing these statements?

a)

a. information dissemination

b)

b. motivation

c)

c. regulation/control

d)

d. emotional expression

50.

How are the following statements going to be sequenced based on their level of formality (from the least to the most formal style)?


1. We are happy to inform you that you have been appointed for the position of a research assistant.

2. You are hired.

3. We have chosen you as our new assistant.

4. The administration has decided to accept you as a research assistant.

a)

a. 1-3-4-2

b)

b. 1-4-3-2

c)

c. 2-3-4-1

d)

d. 2-4-3-1