WorksheetsGNED 05: PRACTICE EXAM
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
1. In Kachru’s model, South Korea is considered part of which circle where English is primarily taught for academic and business purposes?
Transitional Circle
Inner Circle
Expanding Circle
Outer Circle
2. A Filipino staff uses a “thumbs-up” gesture to show agreement, but a Middle Eastern guest finds it inappropriate. This is a case of:
Non-verbal miscommunication
Misuse of register
Neutral cultural behavior
Slang interpretation error
3. A hotel manager prefers to deliver evaluations in person using facial expressions and tone of voice. This is an example of:
A. Video communication
B. Text-based communication
C. Audio communication
D. Face-to-face interaction
4. A podcast about cybersecurity that an IT specialist listens to while commuting is a form of:
A. Audio communication
B. Text-based communication
C. Intrapersonal rehearsal
D. Face-to-face discussion
5. A software developer uses animated facial gestures during a proposal. This improves clarity by using:
A. Only intrapersonal dialogue
B. Purely verbal cues
C. Combined verbal and non-verbal communication
D. Written explanations
Text-based systems are ineffective when used during:
A. Emotionally sensitive meetings
B. Phone troubleshooting
C. Graphic presentations
D. SMS coordination
Pre-recorded troubleshooting instructions with no visuals or text are:
A. Written communication
B. Audio communication
C. Intrapersonal thought
D. Face-to-face exchange
At an Italian restaurant, staff express frustration and joy freely during rush hour. This shows:
A. Neutral culture
B. Sequential mindset
C. Affective culture
D. High-context traits
A Filipino hotel receptionist notices that her Japanese guest avoids direct refusals and instead smiles politely without answering. This reflects:
A high-context culture where messages are implied
A low-context culture favoring transparency
A neutral culture that suppresses emotion.
A sequential culture that values punctuality.
A hotel HR manager chooses to deliver performance feedback in person, emphasizing warmth and body language to maintain trust. This is most effective as:
Audio communication since voice tone conveys the message.
Text-based communication to record performance issues.
Face-to-face interaction to support emotional expression.
Video communication to save time and replicate empathy.
In a remote system troubleshooting session conducted via voice-only call, the interaction is categorized as text-based communication.
TRUE
FALSE
POGI NI SIR ZED
GRABE POGI NI SIR ZED
Face-to-face communication is considered the richest form of communication because it includes verbal and non-verbal cues.
TRUE
FALSE
POGI NI SIR ZED
SUPER POGI NI SIR ZED
Written communication allows for permanent records of the exchange.
TRUE
FALSE
POGI NI SIR ZED
SUPER POGI NI SIR ZED
Misinterpretations can happen when gestures have different meanings across cultures.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUELALEY
FALSEHOOD WITH ROBINHOOD
Cultural awareness is essential when working in multinational environments.
TRUE
FALSE
THROUGH THE FIRE
REGINE VELASQUEZ
Communication breakdowns never occur in face-to-face settings.
TRUE
FALSE
TITIKMAN
TOTROPAHIN
An American hotel general manager directly declines an unrealistic proposal during a meeting, reflecting the characteristics of a low-context communication culture.
TRUE
FALSE
TUMPAK GANERN
KRUNG KRUNG INAMEZ
A podcast episode that discusses marketing strategies is an example of visual communication.
TRUE
FALSE
TOTROPAHIN
JOJOWAIN
Interpersonal communication happens when two or more people exchange information directly.
TRUE
FALSE
PIRENA
AMIHAN
A high-context culture often expects listeners to read between the lines to understand the message.
TRUE
FALSE
SIR ZED
KOREK
In a multinational hospitality company, American managers often voice disagreement openly during briefings, while their Japanese colleagues remain silent. This cultural contrast illustrates:
The contrast between high-context and low-context communication.
The difference between neutral and affective cultures.
Register differences in spoken versus written communication.
An issue of synchronic timing in meetings.
