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Oral Communication Quiz#2

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
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1.

An example of this type of gesture is the use of facial expressions to display specific emotions.

a)

emblems

b)

regulators

c)

adapters

d)

affective display

2.

A woman beside you suddenly stands up and scratches his head. This is an example of?

a)

an illustrator

b)

a manipulator

c)

an emblem

d)

none of the above

3.

These are valid conclusions about gestures and cultures based on research, EXCEPT.

a)

we cannot not always communicate.

b)

nonverbal cues can reinforce verbal messages.

c)

words used, not nonverbal cues, are more likely to reveal the ones who are telling a lie.

d)

nonverbal cues can substitute or take the place of spoken word

4.

How can we say that non-verbal communication is predominantly relational?

a)

emotions are easily conveyed nonverbally

b)

it is always subject to misinterpretation

c)

it has no single meaning

d)

it doesn’t inherent meaning

5.

Which one is not a function of Non-verbal communication?

a)

Non-verbal cues can emphasize or underscore a verbal message.

b)

Non-verbal cues can regulate or control person-to-person interaction.

c)

Non-verbal cues can impede the flow of communication.

d)

Non-verbal cues can contradict or negate verbal messages.

6.

To communicate effectively with non-verbal communication, you must be able to...

a)

monitor your own nonverbal communication

b)

observe multiple nonverbal cues before drawing any conclusions about a person’s communication

c)

try to match nonverbal and verbal communication to avoid mixed messages

d)

all of the above

7.

Symbols are abstract. They are not (a)   .

8.

This includes changes in posture and other movements made with little awareness.

a)

Emblems

b)

adaptors

c)

regulators

d)

affective displays

9.

What are the types of gestures and body movements? Provide at least four and give their definition.

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10.

(a)   and jewelry we wear can cause others to form judgments regarding our success.

11.

In hesitations and silence, knowing when to (a)   is a critical skill because it gives us a chance to gather our thoughts.

12.

This is the term we use to call the way we pronounce or utter sounds.

a)

Pitch

b)

Volume

c)

Hesitation/Pause

d)

Articulation

13.

(a)   involves communicative functions associated with the sense of smell.

14.

The language used for a particular group of people is called (a)  

15.

These are non-verbal signals with a verbal equivalent.

a)

illustrators

b)

emblems

c)

manipulators

d)

affective displays

16.

The use of specific words will help the speaker to convey exactly what he or she wants to say. Which of the following is described in the statement?

a)

respect individual differences

b)

avoid stereotyping

c)

strive to achieve clarity

d)

strive to use words that are comprehensible to your listener

17.

What are the three distinctive characteristics of Verbal communication?

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