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Speech Communication

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Communication is defined as: the exchange of information, feelings, thoughts, or ideas.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Communication involves the following elements:

a)

sender

b)

message

c)

receiver

d)

feedback

e)

all the above

3.

Which of the following is an example of a rule for effective communication:

a)

The message must be clear

b)

Sender must deliver the message clearly and concisely

c)

Receiver must be able to hear and receive the message

d)

all the above

4.

Touch is a form of communication we talked about in class?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following is a barrier to communication?

a)

Deafness

b)

Blind

c)

Aphasia

d)

All the above

6.

Claudia goes to the doctor's office with her 12 year old daughter. Claudia speaks only German. Her daughter speaks German and English. The doctor needs to explain, to Claudia, how to take her new medicine. Which of the following is the best intervention for the doctor to use in order to communicate this information with Claudia?

a)

use written material

b)

use a picture board

c)

use a licensed medical interpreter

d)

use her daughter to relay the information

7.

Choose ALL the appropriate ways to overcome the communication barrier of a person with aphasia/speech impediment:

a)

encourage them to take their time

b)

ask short answer questions

c)

speak slowly and clearly

d)

use braille

8.

Choose ALL the interventions you would use in order to communicate with a patient who is deaf:

a)

use writing material

b)

use sign language

c)

use braille

d)

face them so they can read your lips

9.

In some cultures it't not acceptable to look another person in the eyes. They consider it rude.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

It's important when you're communicating with someone to not send mixed messages. A mixed message is when your words say one thing but, your body language says another:

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Active listening involves:

a)

asking questions

b)

repeating back what the other person said

c)

making eye contact

d)

all the above

12.

When communicating with someone whose in a psychological crisis it's important to:

a)

not tell them they're wrong

b)

remain professional and calm

c)

avoid arguing with them

d)

all the above

13.

Communication involves conveying a message from one person to another through:

a)

writing

b)

speech

c)

tone of voice

d)

all the above

14.

Effective communication involves:

a)

speaking

b)

listening

c)

facial expressions

d)

all the above

15.

Assertive speakers are those who share honest expressions of his/her own feelings, needs and wants while respecting those of others:

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Examples of effective listening skills include:

a)

eye contact

b)

facing the person who's speaking

c)

asking questions

d)

all the above

17.

Which of the following are examples of poor listening skills: (choose all that apply)

a)

looking at the floor while someone is speaking to you

b)

texting on your phone

c)

making eye contact

d)

asking questions

18.

Effective communication skills are only important now, while your in school:

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Understanding and developing effective communication skills is helpful now, as a student, and will be helpful later in life:

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Your primary goal is to influence the thoughts, feelings, actions, and behaviors or attitudes of your listeners.

a)

Informative Speech

b)

Persuasive Speech

c)

Manuscript Speech

d)

Entertainment Speech

21.

Requires you to commit the speech to memory so that you do not bring your notes when delivering it.

a)

Manuscript

b)

Impromptu

c)

Persuasive

d)

Memorized

22.

Since this type of speech follows a word-for-word method, you might be tempted to skip practicing the speech.

a)

Manuscript

b)

Memorized

c)

Impromptu

d)

Extemporaneous

23.

Delivered with the help of short notes and a clear outline.

a)

Memorized

b)

Manuscript

c)

Impromptu

d)

Extemporaneous

24.

Aim to change their perception and convince them that your argument is more important, practical, attainable, or feasible.

a)

Informative

b)

Entertainment

c)

Persuasive

d)

Impromtu

25.

Speaking without advanced preparation.

a)

Extemporaneous

b)

Manuscript

c)

Memorized

d)

Impromptu

26.

The humorous speeches of comedians and performers are the best examples of this type.

a)

Persuasive

b)

Entertainment

c)

Informative

d)

Manuscript

27.

The speaker is expected to be friendly and relaxed, but still courteous during the speech delivery.

a)

Entertainment

b)

Informative

c)

Persuasive

d)

Memorized

28.

Speech about objects or people, speech about processes, speech about events, and speech about concepts.

a)

Persuasive

b)

Entertainment

c)

Manuscript

d)

Informative

29.

Knowing the audience and the occasion is crucial in writing a speech.

a)

True

b)

False

30.
Verbal and nonverbal responses to messages are called what?
a)
Message
b)
Feeback
c)
Communication
d)
Verbal
31.
The _______ are ideas or information being communicated
a)
Nonverbal
b)
Sender
c)
Messages
d)
Verbal
32.
_______________ is the process of using messages to exchange meaning
a)
Communication
b)
Feedback
c)
Message
d)
Receiver 
33.
Communication that uses words, either oral or written, is ____________
a)
Feedback
b)
Channel
c)
Sender
d)
Verbal
34.
______________ are the means used to send messages during communication
a)
Messages
b)
Channels
c)
Communication
d)
Nonverbals
35.
The person who gets the message is called the ____________
a)
Sender
b)
Channel
c)
Receiver
d)
Interpreter 
36.
The person who gives the message is called the __________
a)
Sender
b)
Provider 
c)
Receiver
d)
Feedback
37.
The sending and receiving of wordless messages is called _________
a)
Verbal
b)
Communication
c)
Nonverbal
d)
Texting
38.
Choose the answer that LEAST describes the reasons to learn good communication skills.  
a)
To work collaboratively with others in the workforce  
b)
For emergency purposes
c)
To earn a college degree
d)
To argue with our parents
39.
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?
a)
Thumbs Up
b)
Saying hello
c)
Calling your dog
40.
When Mrs. Legate lectures over notes, who is the sender? 
a)
The students
b)
Mrs. Legate
c)
The notes
d)
Mr. Brahmer 
41.
When Mrs. Legate lectures over the notes, who is the receiver? 
a)
Channel
b)
Trump
c)
The students
d)
Mrs. Legate
42.
During a speech, the speaker should never give nonverbal cues
a)
True
b)
False
43.
Which of the following could be an example for channel?
a)
The sender
b)
Soundwaves
c)
The receiver
d)
A smirk
44.
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication? 
a)
Screaming a name
b)
Rolling eyes
c)
Clapping hands
d)
Smiling
45.

It was the primary means by which to conduct business, debate public issues, make public decisions, and gain and maintain power.

a)

Small Group Communication

b)

Public Speaking

c)

Oratory and Rhetoric

d)

Rhetorical Canons

46.

The ancient orators conceptualized speechmaking following this process: 1) invention, (2) arrangement, (3) style, (4) delivery, and (5) memory—have also withstood the test of time.

a)

Public Speaking

b)

Rhetoric and Oration

c)

Rhetorical Elocution

d)

Rhetorical Canons

47.

Who said this, “The audience is the end and object of the speech.”

(a)  

48.

In public speaking, it is the composite of you (and your knowledge and intentions), the audience (and their knowledge and expectations), and the occasion (setting, purpose, and constraints).

a)

Rhetorical Canons

b)

Rhetorical Situation

c)

Rhetorical Context

d)

Rehtorical Exigency

49.

The following are data-gathering procedure among audience, except

a)

Survey

b)

Observation

c)

Ask a representative

d)

Deduction

50.

People learn the language by studying formally in school or informally on their own. This is a process of ______.

a)

Second Language

b)

Target Language

c)

Language learning

d)

Language Acquisition