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ST3 Oral Communication in Context

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following functions of communication is most likely to be observer from a teacher discussing lesson to the students?

a)

Control/Regulation

b)

Information dissemination

c)

Motivation

d)

Social interaction

2.

Which of the following functions of communication is most likely to be observed from a person attending the wedding of his friend?

a)

Control/Regulation

b)

Information dissemination

c)

Motivation

d)

Social interaction

3.

“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” This line from Mother Teresa expresses what function of communication?

a)

Control/Regulation

b)

Information dissemination

c)

Motivation

d)

Social interaction

4.

Which of the following should you use to express appreciation to someone?

a)

I just need you to be here with me.

b)

Good thing you are there. I could not have done it without you.

c)

Someone owns you now. I have to let go.

d)

Wherever you are, I hope that you are safe.

5.

Which non-verbal communication cue can a speaker do to effectively emphasize a word or phrase he utters?

a)

Put hands inside the pockets.

b)

Use hand gestures.

c)

Say the words louder.

d)

Walk and talk.

6.

CNN Philippines Newscasters have aired the number of drug-related killings in the country. What kind of functions of communication is used?

a)

Motivation

b)

Control/Regulation

c)

Emotional Expression

d)

Information

7.

Which of the following refers to the speed and flow of a speaker’s utterances?

a)

Loudness and softness

b)

Appropriate use of language

c)

Repetition and rephrasing

d)

Rhythm

8.

Embracing, touching or whispering are example of which type of distance?

a)

Personal

b)

Social

c)

Intimate

d)

Public

9.

Maya’s dog, Bruno, is so adorable. He squeezes himself in Maya’s arms every time. What type of non-verbal language is shown in the scenario?

a)

Proxemics

b)

Haptics

c)

Paralanguage

d)

Oculesics

10.

It is Nadine and James’ first date. Both of them are timid. Nadine is very hesitant to tell James how cute he is. James cannot look directly at Nadine’s eyes. This scenario shows what type of interpersonal communication response?

a)

Shy

b)

Passive

c)

Aggressive

d)

Introvert

11.

Body language, appearance, voice, and environment greatly affect the meaning of one's message. The following are ________ cues.

a)

visual

b)

tactile

c)

speech

d)

nonverbal

12.

Which of the following best completes the given analogy?

Proxemics : Distance :: Haptics :_______.

a)

Time

b)

Touch

c)

Volume

d)

Distance

13.

Which of the following questions is NOT used for verifying information?

a)

Is it right that I should…?

b)

So what I should do is…?

c)

Can you tell me about…?

d)

So you mean to say that…?

14.

As a speaker, which of the following should you do to help your listeners process every information you provide?

a)

Speak fast to maximize time.

b)

Use hand gesture to emphasize a point

c)

Take time to pause between utterances.

d)

Avoid unnecessary body movements while talking.

15.

Which of the following is a quality of a formal communication?

a)

Planned

b)

Authentic

c)

Spontaneous

d)

Not systematic

16.

Which of the following is an example of a small group type of communication?

a)

Pairwork

b)

Lectures

c)

Preaching

d)

Round table

17.

Andrea and her husband are attending a business meeting together. Which of the following should they do?

a)

Use inside jokes.

b)

Use of contractions and slang.

c)

Use more formal words when speaking with others.

d)

Use the intimate speech style when talking to each other.

18.

Which of the following situation is considered as internal discourse?

a)

Ron pour her heart out of anger.

b)

Patrick told himself not to judge others.

c)

Emily analyzed what she said about her friend.

d)

Moira wrote a song that will express her feelings.

19.

Which of the following is NOT true about speech context?

a)

In interpersonal communication, asking clarifying questions lets the other person know that you are not listening attentively.

b)

The most common reason why people end up talking to themselves is because they feel like they do not have someone else to talk to.

c)

Different speech context whether it is intrapersonal, interpersonal, public or mass communication require different behavior. However, there might be some occasional similarities.

d)

In public communication, unlike in interpersonal and small group, the channels are more exaggerated. The voice is louder and the gestures are more expansive because the audience is bigger.

20.

Hannah filmed a video of herself sharing her tips on how to build effective study habits. She then uploaded this video on her blog to convey her message to a wide audience. Which of the following is true based on this information?

a)

Hannah engaged in mass communication.

b)

Hannah engaged in public communication.

c)

Hannah engaged in interpersonal communication.

d)

Hannah engaged in a small group communication.