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English 8: Effective Communication (Writing and Speech)

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A. Click the best answer.

Communication is the process by which a sender sends the ______ to the receiver.

a)

message

b)

feedback

2.

A. Click the best answer.

_________ initiates communication.

a)

sender

b)

receiver

c)

both

3.

A. Click the best answer.

The _____ is a process of converting the message into communication symbols.

a)

Decoding

b)

Encoding

c)

Feedback

4.

A. Click the best answer.

The _____ is where and how the message is conveyed.

a)

channel

b)

feedback

5.

A. Click the best answer.

The _____ is decoded by the receiver.

a)

channel

b)

feedback

c)

message

6.

A. Click the best answer.

The _____ is encoded by the receiver.

a)

channel

b)

feedback

c)

message

7.

A. Click the best answer.

The _____ is encoded by the sender.

a)

channel

b)

feedback

c)

message

8.

B. True or False

The listener in the communication process should always check for understanding by asking questions or repeating what was heard.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

B. True or False

There is communication without the receiver understanding the message.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

B. True or False

The receiver sends feedback after decoding or interpreting the message.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

B. True or False

The use of faulty equipment is a barrier at both the sender and receiver.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

B. True or False

An effective communication can be done verbal or nonverbal as long as the receiver decodes the message correctly.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

B. True or False

The communication process will be less effective, productive,

and interactive if there are no noises present.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

B. True or False

The appropriate use of jargon is a major barrier in communication.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

raining sounds during a conversation

a)

Psychological noise

b)

Physiological noise

c)

Physical noise

d)

Semantic noise

16.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

blindness / deafness

a)

Psychological noise

b)

Physiological noise

c)

Physical noise

d)

Semantic noise

17.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

mispronunciation of a word

a)

Psychological noise

b)

Physiological noise

c)

Physical noise

d)

Semantic noise

18.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

different religion

a)

Psychological noise

b)

Physiological noise

c)

Physical noise

d)

Semantic noise

19.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

technical problems / internet connectiviy issue

a)

Psychological noise

b)

Physiological noise

c)

Physical noise

d)

Semantic noise

20.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

sick / hungry

a)

Psychological noise

b)

Physiological noise

c)

Physical noise

d)

Semantic noise

21.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

wrong sentence formation

a)

Psychological noise

b)

Physiological noise

c)

Physical noise

d)

Semantic noise

22.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

using idiomatic expressions

a)

Physical Noise

b)

Psychological Noise

c)

Pysiological Noise

d)

Semantic Noise

23.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

different political view of the speaker from his/her audience

a)

Psychological noise

b)

Physiological noise

c)

Physical noise

d)

Semantic noise

24.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

honking of cars

a)

Psychological noise

b)

Physiological noise

c)

Physical noise

d)

Semantic noise

25.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

using jargon words

a)

Psychological noise

b)

Physiological noise

c)

Physical noise

d)

Semantic noise

26.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

Ela is very sick, and she is taking a rest at home. She calls her husband to bring some medicines, and they interact on a mobile phone. She cannot speak well because of her runny nose.

a)

Physical Noise

b)

Psychological Noise

c)

Physiological Noise

d)

Semantic Noise

27.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

Jane is having difficulty in understanding "Florante at Laura"

because the author used figurative language / conotative meaning.

a)

Physical Noise

b)

Psychological Noise

c)

Physiological Noise

d)

Semantic Noise

28.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

The teacher was giving instructions to her online students

when she got disconnected from the internet.

a)

Physical Noise

b)

Psychological Noise

c)

Physiological Noise

d)

Semantic Noise

29.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

Ela is a Muslim girl, and she does not like to listen to any criticism of Islam. Therefore, she became distracted when her lecturer was talking about anti-Islam issues.

a)

Physical Noise

b)

Psychological Noise

c)

Physiological Noise

d)

Semantic Noise

30.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

Lito received a failing mark on Trigonometric Functions. During the discussion, he cannot focus well because of the construction noise near their house.

a)

Physical Noise

b)

Psychological Noise

c)

Physiological Noise

d)

Semantic Noise

31.

C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.

Jenna cannot focused on what she is reading because she feels frustrated on the Math grade that she received.

a)

Physical Noise

b)

Psychological Noise

c)

Physiological Noise

d)

Semantic Noise

32.

D. Based on the situation, complete the process of communication. Click the picture for the process.

What is letter A (Sender)?

Your teacher posted a homework via Schoology. You read his instructions on how to do it. After a while, you were able to answer all the homework and submit it.

a)

the student

b)

Schoology

c)

homework

d)

the teacher

33.

D. Based on the situation, complete the process of communication. Click the picture for the process.

What is letter C & F (Channel)?

Your teacher posted a homework via Schoology. You read his instructions on how to do it. After a while, you were able to answer all the homework and submit it.

a)

the student

b)

Schoology

c)

homework

d)

the teacher

34.

Based on the situation, complete the process of communication. Click the picture for the process.

What is letter D (Receiver)?

Your teacher posted a homework via Schoology. You read his instructions on how to do it. After a while, you were able to answer all the homework and submit it.

a)

the student

b)

Schoology

c)

homework

d)

the teacher

35.

Based on the situation, complete the process of communication. Click the picture for the process.

What is letter B (Message)?

Your teacher posted a homework via Schoology. You read his instructions on how to do it. After a while, you were able to answer all the homework and submit it.

a)

the student

b)

answer

c)

homework

d)

the teacher

36.

Based on the situation, complete the process of communication. Click the picture for the process.

What is letter E (feedback)?

Your teacher posted a homework via Schoology. You read his instructions on how to do it. After a while, you were able to answer all the homework and submit it.

a)

the student

b)

answer

c)

homework

d)

the teacher

37.

Based on the situation, complete the process of communication. Click the picture for the process.

What is letter E?

A customer sent via FB Messenger asking about the menu to the sales agent. The sales agent received and understood the question. She sent a list of products and their prices t to the customer.

a)

customer

b)

sales agent

c)

list of products and their prices

d)

menu

38.

Based on the situation, complete the process of communication. Click the picture for the process.

What is letter B?

A customer sent via FB Messenger asking about the menu to the sales agent. The sales agent received and understood the question. She sent a list of products and their prices t to the customer.

a)

customer

b)

sales agent

c)

list of products and their prices

d)

asking for the menu

39.

Based on the situation, complete the process of communication. Click the picture for the process.

What is letter A?

A customer sent via FB Messenger asking about the menu to the sales agent. The sales agent received and understood the question. She sent a list of products and their prices t to the customer.

a)

customer

b)

sales agent

c)

list of products and their prices

d)

asking for the menu

40.

Based on the situation, complete the process of communication. Click the picture for the process.

What is letter D?

A customer sent via FB Messenger asking about the menu to the sales agent. The sales agent received and understood the question. She sent a list of products and their prices t to the customer.

a)

customer

b)

sales agent

c)

list of products and their prices

d)

asking for the menu

41.

All are characteristics of the introduction of an informative essay EXCEPT ___.

a)

It contains the hook and the thesis statement.

b)

The topic is introduced here.

c)

The supporting details are explained here.

d)

It sets the tone of the essay.

42.

All can be used as HOOK of an informative essay EXCEPT ___.

a)

anecdote

b)

quotations

c)

statistics

d)

summary

43.

Why do we need to include the background information of the topic in the introduction?

a)

to get the attention of the readers

b)

to give the claim

c)

to tell the importance of the topic

d)

to discuss the evidences

44.

All are parts of the THESIS STATEMENT of an informative essay EXCEPT ___.

a)

anecdote

b)

argument

c)

limitations of the scope of discussion

d)

order of ideas to be discussed

45.

Why does the body have the longest part of informative writing?

a)

to tell the result or consequence based on the thesis statement

b)

to review the main idea of the thesis statement in different words

c)

to explain the arguments with supporting details and experiences

d)

to get the attention of the reader

46.

In the MIDDLE SENTENCE of the conclusion in informative writing,

you should _______.

a)

tell the result or consequence based on the thesis statement

b)

review the main idea of the thesis statement in different words

c)

explain the arguments with supporting details and experiences

d)

review the body paragraph

47.

In the FIRST SENTENCE of the conclusion in informative writing,

you should _______.

a)

tell the result or consequence based on the thesis statement

b)

review the main idea of the thesis statement in different words

c)

explain the arguments with supporting details and experiences

d)

review the body paragraph

48.

In the LAST SENTENCE of the conclusion in informative writing,

you should _______.

a)

tell the result or consequence based on the thesis statement

b)

review the main idea of the thesis statement in different words

c)

explain the arguments with supporting details and experiences

d)

review the body paragraph

49.

Arrange the steps in choosing your topic for informative speech.

a)
b)
c)
50.

Arrange the steps in researching your topic for an informative speech.

a)
b)
c)
51.

Why do you need to make an outline for our informative speech?

a)

to be organized with our ideas

b)

to share more information

c)

to explain all the information we have researched

52.
What is the purpose of an informative essay?
a)
To provide information, or explain steps in a process. 
b)
To tell a story. 
c)
To entertain the readers.
d)
To persuade the reader.
53.
What are the three main parts of an essay?
a)
The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.
b)
Introduction, Hook, Body
c)
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
d)
Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 
54.
What is a hook?
a)
A hook grabs the reader's attention.
b)
A hook ends the essay.
c)
A hook is the main idea of an essay.
d)
The hook explains what each paragraph is about. 
55.

What is a claim?

a)
The statement that is the main idea of an essay.
b)
The statement that introduces each paragraph.
c)
The statement that grabs the reader's attention. 
d)
The final statement in an essay. 
56.

In which part of the essay should contain the hook?

a)
The body paragraphs.
b)
The introduction.
c)
The conclusion. 
d)
The topic sentence. 
57.

In which part of the essay should contain the claim?

a)
The middle. 
b)
The body paragraphs.
c)
The conclusion. 
d)
The introduction.
58.

What are the body paragraphs meant to do?

a)

To explain the reasons. 

b)
To extend the essay. 
c)
To set up the hook.
d)
To waste time. 
59.

Where should the thesis (what you will inform us about) for your informative essay be located?

a)

the intro paragraph, middle sentence

b)

the body, middle paragraph

c)

the conclusion, middle sentence

d)

the intro paragraph, last sentence

60.

What 3 elements are included in your introduction?

a)

Hook, Thesis statement, Opinion

b)

Hook, Background information, and Thesis Statement

c)

Hook, Evidence, Resources

61.

What types of an informative essays should you use for this situation?

You need to write on how to troubleshoot technical problems in Google Meet.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Process

c)

Descriptive

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Problem and Solution

62.

What type of informative essay should you use for this situation?

You will write about the beautiful places that you can visit in Japan.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Process

c)

Descriptive

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Problem and Solution

63.

What type of informative essay should you use for this situation?

You will write about garbage pollution and will give suggestions on collecting and proper disposal of it.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Process

c)

Descriptive

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Problem and Solution

64.

What type of informative essay should you use for this situation?

You will write about the reasons for students' stress

and its effect on the student's academic performance.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Process

c)

Descriptive

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Problem and Solution

65.

What type of informative essay should you use for this situation?

You will write about the similarities and differences of ebook and printed books.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Process

c)

Descriptive

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Problem and Solution

66.

What type of informative essay ?

shows a relationship between the cause of something

and the effect that follows as a result

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Process

c)

Descriptive

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Problem and Solution

67.

What type of informative essay ?

shows a problem and then suggests one or more solutions

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Process

c)

Descriptive

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Problem and Solution

68.

What type of informative essay ?

shows a description of a person, place, or thing in such a way that a picture is

formed in the reader's mind

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Process

c)

Descriptive

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Problem and Solution

69.

What type of informative essay ?

shows the step-by-step directions or guidance in doing something

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Process

c)

Descriptive

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Problem and Solution

70.

Few inventions have had such a large and important impact on the world as the traffic light. Almost every person uses traffic lights every day. And while it may be frustrating at times to be stopped by many red lights in a row, they serve an important purpose. Without them, streets and highways would be a crazy nightmare. Traffic lights greatly improved automobile travel by managing traffic effectively, creating a safer driving environment, and reducing travel times.

What color is the sentence that is the thesis statement?

a)

red

b)

blue

c)

white

d)

green

71.

Read the short essay. Complete the outline.

I. Introduction

A. Topic Introduction: ___________

a)

The incredible thing about television is that characters have the potential to be represented in a million different ways.

b)

Unfortunately, producers tend to stick to the same few archetypes and tropes.

c)

As such, it is no surprise that television follows a few patterns and stereotypes when it comes to portraying intelligence.

72.

Read the short essay. Complete the outline.

I. Introduction

B. Thesis Statement: ___________

a)

The incredible thing about television is that characters have the potential to be represented in a million different ways.

b)

Unfortunately, producers tend to stick to the same few archetypes and tropes.

c)

As such, it is no surprise that television follows a few patterns and stereotypes when it comes to portraying intelligence.

73.

Read the short essay. Complete the outline.

II. Body

A. First Point: ___________

a)

characters with limited abilities to help the protagonist

b)

the socially awkward genius

c)

the one that is constantly picked on

74.

Read the short essay. Complete the outline.

II. Body

B. Second Point: ___________

a)

characters with limited abilities to help the protagonist

b)

the socially awkward genius

c)

the one that is constantly picked on

75.

Read the short essay. Complete the outline.

II. Body

C. Last Point: ___________

a)

characters with limited abilities to help the protagonist

b)

the socially awkward genius

c)

the one that is constantly picked on

76.

Read the short essay. Complete the outline.

III. Conclusion

C. Last Point: ___________

a)

The characters who are presented in the media shouldn’t have their intelligence be their defining characteristic.

b)

Smart people aren’t as unique as television makes them out to be.

c)

They should not be marveled at like zoo animals or be used as an easy target.

77.

What is the purpose of an outline for your informative essay?

4 lines
78.

How can you be an effective communicator? Give at least two (2) characteristics.

4 lines
79.

Why do you need to do research for your informative speech?

4 lines
80.

Can two (2) people with different languages have effective communication?

Why or why not?

4 lines