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Bravo-Purposive Communication

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Your own languages may also change as you constantly interact and communicate with each other.

a)

Language acquisition

b)

Language learning

c)

Language contact

d)

Language change

2.

Which is the LEAST effective way when practicing speaking effectively?

a)

Avoid a monotonous tone.

b)

Use expressions to add interest and depth to what you are saying and it will keep your listener interested.

c)

When speaking, be aware of your pace and try not to mumble, speak clearly.

d)

Put your shyness aside and strike up a conversation whenever you are given an opportunity to do so.

e)

When speaking, try to impress your audience with your vocabulary.

3.

This is defined as "purposefully and actively exchanging information between two or more people to convey or receive the intended meanings through a shared system of signs and symbols”.

a)

communication

b)

encoding

c)

talking

4.

This completes the communication process on the basis of response.

a)

Conext

b)

Feedback

c)

Composition

d)

Reply

5.

Public speaking is...

a)

performing a live speech to an audience.

b)

speaking to your friend.

c)

talking on the phone.

6.

Historically we can trace the origins of modern public speaking in...

a)

ancient Greece and Rome.

b)

modern England.

c)

present - time USA

7.

Even though today public speeches are less formal, it is still important that they were...

a)

prepared on the spot.

b)

well - organized.

c)

learnt by heart.

8.

How to improve public speaking skills? (more than one option is correct)

a)

write your speech (prepare)

b)

take breathing exercises to overcome your fear

c)

practice giving speeches

d)

avoid public speaking

9.

Saying "Practice makes perfect" implies that...

a)

you have to practice much before giving a speech.

b)

you should avoid any practice.

c)

on the spot made presentations are the best.

10.

Engage with your audience!

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which of these is an appropriate way to prepare before giving a speech?

a)

Make eye-contact with your audience.

b)

Make sure everyone hears you.

c)

Use your hands when speaking.

d)

Practice in front of the mirror and in front of friends or family.

12.

Why is it important to conquer your fear of public speaking?

a)

It helps you understand how your nerves affect your ability to speak.

b)

It helps you ask your parents for things without being afraid.

c)

It teaches you how to be calm.

d)

It helps break the ice in small conversations.

13.

What does it mean to project your voice?

a)

Yell at everyone in the space.

b)

Speak loudly so that others can hear you.

c)

Mumble under your breath.

d)

Use a presentation and poster board for your speech.

14.

Which two things show why it's important to know your audience?

a)

Understand why your audience is listening to capture their attention.

b)

Bribe them to keep them from falling asleep.

c)

Don't tell the audience you're nervous.

d)

Be clear about your speech goals so that you won't ramble or repeat yourself.

15.

Which of these is NOT suggested to help conquer your fear of public speaking?

a)

Eat or drink water before speaking to calm your nerves.

b)

Tell the audience you're nervous and ask them to bear with you.

16.

Which of the following is the most effective way to learn from your mistakes after giving a public speech?

a)

Ask for feedback after giving your speech by speaking with peers and observers.

b)

Rewrite your speech and memorize it. Then, recite it in front of the mirror alone.

c)

Watch someone on video give a public speech and take their suggestions.

d)

Pretend that you're somewhere else when you're speaking to calm your nerves.

17.

What does it mean to add your own style when speaking publicly?

a)

Stand as straight as a board and speak in a monotone voice.

b)

Act like a clown to get everyone's attention.

c)

Speak how everyone expects you to speak.

d)

Let your personality shine when speaking.

18.

If you don't enjoy yourself while giving your speech, your audience will...

a)

--clap voraciously because they enjoy your speech.

b)

--be bored because you they think you're bored.

c)

--quietly encourage you to keep speaking.

d)

--throw rotten tomatoes at the stage.

19.

Which of the following is NOT a way to command your space?

a)

Be aware of your body language.

b)

Use your hands when speaking.

c)

Yell loudly to get everyone's attention.

d)

Make appropriate eye-contact with your audience.

20.

Listening when someone else is speaking is just as important as giving your own speech.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What is eye contact?

a)

Speaking to a live audience

b)

Looking at someone when communicating

c)

Using your body to communicate

d)

The strength of your voice when speaking

22.

Facial Expression is...

a)

act of making gestures or moving one’s body parts

b)

the people who are listening and/or viewing a presentation or speaker.

c)

communicating ideas and emotions non-verbally by contorting one’s face.

d)

word choice.

23.

Your Audience never plays a role on how you communicate to others?

a)

True

b)

False

24.
An introduction is... 
a)
Speaking to a live audience
b)
Action of introducing something
c)
Connecting an idea or though with another person
d)
The strength of your voice when speaking
25.
Pauses are okay in a speech. 
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Your speech organization is just like an essay in that it has:
a)
Intro, body, conclusion
b)
Thoughts, facts, & clarity
c)
Diction, projection, intro
d)
Body, facts, time restraints
27.
What if I'm nervous?
a)
Just try it and hopefully it will turn out okay.
b)
Take a deep breath and take your time.
c)
Go back to your place and cry
d)
Close your eyes and count from 1 to 10
28.
What if I make a mistake with grammar and vocabulary...etc.?
a)
Just ignore them and talk however you want
b)
Self correct if possible
c)
Who cares about grammar and vocabulary
d)
I never make mistakes; what's a mistake?
29.

Hand and body movements used to bring an idea across.

a)

Posture

b)

Tone

c)

Rate

d)

Gestures

30.

Why is it important for an individual to master the skill of public speaking?

a)

To increase your self-confidence.

b)

To force yourself to be in uncomfortable situations.

c)

To make other people ask you questions that put you on the spot.

d)

To avoid the need to have one-on-one conversations with people.

31.

_______ involves communicating purposeful information before a large audience in order to inform, influence, or entertain a group of listeners.

a)

Casual Conversation

b)

Public Speaking

c)

Lecturing

d)

Verbal communication

32.

Why will practicing a speech several times before presenting it likely lower your anxiety levels?

a)

You will become more comfortable with the flow of the speech.

b)

You will be able to give the speech faster and therefore have less time on stage to be anxious.

c)

The people who hear you practice won't come so the audience will be smaller.

d)

Practice makes perfect and, therefore, your speech will be perfect.

33.

Why do people in general fear speaking in public?

a)

Fear of not being prepared

b)

Fear of public scrutiny

c)

Fear of appearing less knowledgeable

d)

Fear of passing out

34.

What does extemporaneous mean?

a)

little to no preparation/on the fly

b)

prepared speech

c)

to inform the audience

d)

to persuade the audience

35.

Which part of a speech is used to capture the audience

a)

Body

b)

Conclusion

c)

Introduction

d)

the start

36.

Which part of a speech contains the most information of the speech

a)

Body

b)

Conclusion

c)

Introduction

d)

the start

37.

Which of the following are keys to a good speech?

a)

Preparation, practice and more practice

b)

Practice in front of others

c)

Have people provide feedback

d)

Watch and listen to yourself

38.

Which of the following are important to to take into consideration when delivering a speech?

a)

posture

b)

appearance

c)

attitude

d)

confidence

e)

personality

39.

Which topic would be considered as informative?

a)

How to throw a good party

b)

A new human species

c)

Vote for me for president of the world!

d)

A company meeting about reducing costs

40.
What do I do if someone asks me a question?
a)
Make a guess and move on.  
b)
Try to answer it if you know the answer. 
41.
Speeches should have a limited number of main points; most speeches contain from two to five main points.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
42.

Being prepared means (more than one answer)

a)

that your know the subject matter very well

b)

that you show up on time

c)

that you know how you are going to present your material

d)

That you don't bother to show up.

43.

What is the fear of public speaking called.

a)

Agrophobia

b)

Glosophobia

c)

Claustrophobia

d)

Arachniphobia

44.

Projection is yelling loudly so everyone hears you

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Check all that apply: Proper posture shows:

a)

professionalism

b)

confidence

c)

timidness

d)

authority

46.

An acceptable rate of speech is speaking in a natural, well-paced manner

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Varying your face to fit the situation is...

a)

Posture

b)

Articulation

c)

Facial expression

d)

Vocal expression

48.

Public Speaking and Debate are similar in which one of the following ways?

a)

One must remain calm and confident during their correspondence with others.

b)

Both are key to embarrassing your opponent

c)

Debate and Public Speaking teach how to intimidate others during a competition

d)

In both disciplines, one must be ready to argue without listening to other's contributions.

49.

Which ethics in communication refers to understanding the need of the communicator and the receiver?

a)

audience

b)

mutuality

c)

ends vs means

d)

access to information

50.

Which is a downward type of communication?

a)

The boss gives instruction to the subordinate

b)

The student gives feedback to his teacher.

c)

Students talk about their difficulty in college among themselves.

d)

The manager fires an employee

51.

Which is a text-based communication?

a)

chat

b)

shouting

c)

tone

d)

touch

52.

Which statement least defines communication?

a)

Communication happens between two people.

b)

One cannot not communicate.

c)

Communication does not need feedback.

d)

Communication requires feedback.

53.

What is encoding?

a)

thoughts become communication

b)

communication becomes thoughts

c)

thoughts become another thoughts

d)

communication begets communication

54.

What is the meaning of the Latin word "communis" where communication is derived from?

a)

talk

b)

common

55.

Examples of this noise are: heavy rain, loud sounds, barking dogs, and etc. What kind of noise are these?

a)

External noise

b)

Internal noise

56.

This is anything that gets in the way of the message being accurately received, interpreted and responded to. What is this?

a)

Noise

b)

Context

57.

His/her role is to bear the receiver in his/her mind and to conceptualize the message that he/she will deliver, who/what is this?

a)

Encoder

b)

Decoder

58.

This will define whether or not the decoder grasped the intended meaning of the message, what/who is this?

a)

sender

b)

feedback

59.

Sample of these process are, post office, internet, radio, and etc. what/who is this?

a)

channel

b)

message

60.

One of the principles of effective communication is empathy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

61.

Communication is ethical only when it is

genuine, open, cooperative and sensitive to one’s cultural and social beliefs and practices.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

62.

Past experiences do not affect people’s communication styles in the future. It does not have a direct impact to it.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE