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WorksheetsORAL COMMUNICATION
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What do we call the process of sharing and conveying messages or information from one person to another within and across channels, contexts, media, and cultures?
Information Technology
Communication
Transmission
Expression
It is a process that takes place when two or more people exchange ideas either through written or spoken words or actions, where both verbal and nonverbal forms can be used at the same time.
Interaction
Communication
Interpretation
Expression
In communication, both verbal and nonverbal can be used at the same time.
True
False
When communication is used to regulate or influence people’s actions, rules, and behavior, which function of communication is being applied?
Social Interaction
Motivation
Regulation/Control
Emotional Expression
It is the function of communication that regulates the nature and number of activities people engage in.
Regulation/Control
Motivation
Social Interaction
Information
When communication allows people to interact with others and develop bonds or intimacy, which function of communication is being described?
Emotional Expression
Social Interaction
Regulation/Control
Motivation
Which function of communication allows individuals to express desires, encouragement, needs, and decisions, or to give and receive information?
Motivation
Emotional Expression
Social Interaction
Information
When communication is used to persuade or encourage another person to change their opinion, attitude, or behavior, which function of communication is being applied?
Motivation
Regulation/Control
Social Interaction
Emotional Expression
When communication facilitates people’s expression of their feelings such as love, fear, anger, joy, or hope, which function of communication is being described?
Control
Social Interaction
Motivation
Emotional Expression
When communication functions to share or provide data, knowledge, or facts, which function of communication is being applied?
Information
Control
Motivation
Social Interaction
Which function of communication can be used in both giving and receiving messages or information?
Control
Information
Social Interaction
Motivation
In the communication process, who is the one that initiates the message that needs to be transmitted?
Receiver
Channel
Sender
Feedback
In the communication process, which element sends the message that may be in different forms (verbal, nonverbal, written, or visual)?
Feedback
Receiver
Sender
Channel
After generating ideas, who sends the message in such a manner that it can be clearly understood by the receiver?
Receiver
Feedback
Sender
Channel
It refers to the information intended to be communicated by words, letters, pictures, or symbols.
Message
Sender
Channel
Feedback
In the communication process, it is the content that the sender wants to convey to the receiver.
Channel
Message
Feedback
Context
In the communication process, what do we call the act of expressing an idea in an appropriate medium?
Decoding
Encoding
Feedback
Transmission
It refers to the medium or passage through which the encoded message is transmitted to the receiver.
Channel
Feedback
Encoding
Context
In the communication process, which element may take the form of face-to-face interaction, telephone, radio, television, memorandum, or computer?
Feedback
Channel
Message
Receiver
In the communication process, it refers to the person for whom the message is meant, and who plays a significant role just like the sender.
Channel
Receiver
Feedback
Context
In the communication process, who needs to comprehend the message, where the translation of the message depends on their knowledge of the subject matter, experience, and relationship with the sender?
Sender
Receiver
Channel
Encoder
In the communication process, what do we call the act of translating the encoded message into a language that can be understood by the receiver?
Encoding
Decoding
Feedback
Channel
After receiving the message, the receiver interprets it and tries to understand it. This process is called:
Encoding
Decoding
Feedback
Transmission
In the communication process, it refers to the response of the receiver to the message sent to him/her by the sender.
Channel
Feedback
Encoding
Context
In the communication process, which element ensures that the message has been successfully encoded and decoded?
Message
Channel
Feedback
Context
In the communication process, what refers to a hindrance that can occur at any step of the entire process?
Feedback
Noise
Channel
Message
Which type of noise refers to loud music, the irritating sound of a machine’s engine, or a classmate talking while the teacher is giving a lecture?
Semantic Noise
Psychological Noise
Physiological Noise
Physical Noise
Which type of noise occurs when the body itself becomes a hindrance to communication, such as headache, toothache, or hunger?
Semantic Noise
Physiological Noise
Psychological Noise
Physical Noise
Which type of noise refers to personal qualities such as prejudice or emotions that can interfere with how we communicate and interpret others?
Psychological Noise
Physical Noise
Semantic Noise
Physiological Noise
Which of the following is considered a barrier to effective communication?
Noise
Feedback
Channel
Message
What is communicaiton?
A written document used in business
A one-way act of speaking to a crowd
A personal emotion-sharing technique
A process of sharing information between two or more people
What are the two types of communication based on mode?
Spoken and Visual
Written and Typed
Modern and Ancient
Verbal and Nonverbal
Which of the following is NOT a funciton of communication?
Information
Entertainment
Regulation/Control
Emotional Expression
What element of communication is responsible for sending out the message?
Channel
Feedback
Receiver
Sender
What do we call the process of interpreting or making sense of a message?
Decoding
Encoding
Feedback
Transmitting
Which type of noise involves internal feelings like stress or prejudice that affect communication?
Logical Noise
Physical Noise
Physiological Noise
Psychological Noise
What is the main purpose of feedback in communicaiton?
To confuse the message
To respond to the sender
To receive information
To encode the message again
Maria was telling her story in class, but her classmates were talking loudly in the background. What kind of noise is this?
Internal
Physical
Physiological
Psychological
Your classmate looks sad, and you wmile and pat her on the back without saying a word. What type of communication is this?
Informative
Motivational
Nonverbal
Verbal
A teacher says, "Please submit your homework before you leave". What function of commuinication is being shown?
Information
Social Interaction
Regulation or Control
Emotional Expression
During a pep rally, the school principal says, "You can achieve your dreams if you work hard!" What function of communication is being demonstrated?
Control
Decoding
Information
Motivation
You're telling your groupmate your ideas, but she is too hungry to focus on what you're saying. What kind of noise is interfering?
Logical
Physical
Physiological
Psychological
While giving instructions, your teacher makes sure to use simple words and pauses in between. What element is she focusing on?
Channel
Encoding
Feedback
Receiver
Which of the following best shows social interactiona s a function of communication?
"The capital of Japan is Tokyo"
"I think you can do better next time!"
"Would you like to have lunch together?"
"You are required to attend the meeting".
In a group skit, Ana acts as the receiver of a message. What should she do to complete the communication process?
Ignore the message
Transmit a new channel
Generate new message immediately
She should provide feedback to the sender
Which type of communication process is one-way, where feedback is not present?
Interactive
Transactional
Linear
Circular
Which is considered the primary and earliest form of communication models, serving as the foundation for the development of the transactional model?
Transactional Model
Linear Model
Interactive Model
Circular Model
Which communication model represents a straightforward, one-directional flow of information from the sender to the receiver?
Interactive Model
Linear Model
Transactional Model
Circular Model
Which linear model of communication provides a framework for analyzing how messages are sent?
Shannon-Weaver Model
Interactive Model
Transactional Model
Berlo’s SMCR Model
Which communication model is best known for explaining how messages can become distorted or misinterpreted during transmission and reception?
Berlo’s SMCR Model
Transactional Model
Shannon-Weaver Model
Interactive Model
Which communication model refers to a two-way process that includes feedback, but the feedback is not simultaneous, making it slower and more indirect?
Linear Model
Transactional Model
Interactive Model
Shannon-Weaver Model
The Interactive Model can often apply to mediated or internet-based commuunication
True
False
This model breaks away from the traditional sender-receiver structure and presents communication more realistically, where encoding, interpretation, and decoding happen simultaneously.
Osgood-Schramm Model
Linear Model
Shannon-Weaver Model
Transactional Model
Which communication model is a two-way process that involves immediate and simultaneous feedback, where the receiver responds instantly?
Interactive Model
Transactional Model
Osgood-Schramm Model
Linear Model
What is the primary characteristic of the linear model of communication?
One-way
No feedback is present
A message goes from sender to receiver
Information flows in one direction only
In which model is feedback not present at all?
Linear
Two-way
Interactive
Transactional
What makes the interactive model different from linear model?
Encoding
Two-way
Feedback
Messaging
What model uses immediate and simultaneous feedback?
Linear
Interactive
Transactional
Two-way communication
Which model is most common in face-to-face conversation?
Linear
Interactive
Transactional
When people talk in real time
Which model can shift to linear when reeiver does not reply?
Linear
Interactive
Transactional
Without response, it becomes one-way
Which model represents a one-directional flow of information?
Linear
Nofeedback
Message-only
One-way process of communication
In what model do sender and receiver constantly switch roles?
Linear
Interactive
Transactional
Constant Feedback
session. What model of communication is shown? During a science class, the teacher delivers a pre-recorded video lecture to the students. The students listen and take notes but they are not allowed to ask questions during the session.
Aristotle
Interactive
Linear
Transactional
A student emails her teacher to clarify the deadline for a project. The teacher replies after a few hours to confirm the date and offers feedback.
Aristotle
Interactive
Linear
Transactional
A speaker presents a speech in front of a live audience. The audience nods, claps, and reacts visibly while the speaker adjusts the delivery based on the reaction.
Aristotle
Interactive
Linear
Transactional
Which type of noise refers to natural or environmental conditions that hinder communication by obstructing the delivery of the message from the sender to the receiver?
Physiological Noise
Semantic Noise
Physical Noise
Psychological Noise
Also known as mental barriers, which type of noise refers to social and personal issues that affect a speaker’s ability to communicate effectively?
Psychological Noise
Semantic Noise
Physiological Noise
Physical Noise
Which type of noise pertains to communication problems that arise when people’s intrinsic values, beliefs, and traditions come into conflict with those of others, influencing how they communicate and interact?
Cultural Noise
Physiological Noise
Semantic Noise
Psychological Noise
Which type of noise refers to communication challenges caused by differences in language or word meanings, where misunderstandings may arise due to denotative and connotative meanings or cultural differences in symbols?
Semantic Noise
Psychological Noise
Physical Noise
Cultural Noise
In 1991, who presented a similar idea of communication barriers by classifying noise into three types?
David Berlo
Claude Shannon
Verderber
Wilbur Schramm
Which type of noise refers to sights, sounds, and other environmental stimuli that distract people from understanding the intended message?
Internal
External
Semantic
Cultural
Which type of noise refers to thoughts and feelings that interfere with a person’s ability to focus when interpreting meaning?
External
Semantic
Internal
Cultural
Which type of noise refers to different meanings that arise from a speaker’s words or symbols, which may confuse the listener and is influenced by the language one has grown up with?
Internal
Semantic
External
Cultural
Who introduced the “5 Ways to Avoid Communication Breakdown”?
David Berlo
Ronnie Peterson
Claude Shannon
Wilbur Schramm
Which type of communication centers on one person, where the speaker acts as both the sender and the receiver of the message?
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Group
Mass
Which type of communication occurs between and among people and helps establish personal relationships?
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Group
Mass
Which type of communication occurs specifically between two people?
Dyad
Small Group
Public
Mass
Which type of communication involves at least 3 but no more than 12 people engaging in face-to-face interaction to achieve a specific goal, where all participants can freely share ideas in an open discussion?
Dyad
Small Group
Public
Mass
Which type of communication involves delivering or sending a message before or in front of a group, with a purpose that can be either informational or persuasive?
Dyad
Small Group
Public
Mass
Which type of communication occurs through various media platforms such as TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, and the internet?
Dyad
Small Group
Public
Mass
Which type of communication occurs within organizations such as corporations, nonprofits, or government agencies, and includes both internal and public-facing communication?
Organizational
Mass
Public
Group
Which type of communication occurs between people from different cultural backgrounds, where information is exchanged in a respectful and skillful manner that accommodates diverse perspectives?
Mass
Intercultural
Public
Organizational
Which type of speech is primarily delivered to educate the audience about new or relevant information on a specific topic?
Persuasive
Informative or Expository
Impromptu
Entertainment
Which type of speech is intended to convince the audience to agree with the speaker’s opinion or point of view on a particular issue?
Informative or Expository
Entertainment
Persuasive
Impromptu
Which type of speech aims to entertain the audience by sharing laughter and enjoyment through witty and humorous lines?
Persuasive
Informative or Expository
Entertainment
Memorized
Which type of speech is delivered word for word from a written script, often with the help of visual aids or a teleprompter?
Memorized
Manuscript
Extemporaneous
Impromptu
Which type of speech is memorized word for word by the speaker and delivered without the aid of notes or a script?
Manuscript
Impromptu
Memorized
Extemporaneous
Which type of speech is well-prepared and rehearsed, delivered in a conversational manner, typically using brief notes for guidance?
Manuscript
Memorized
Impromptu
Extemporaneous
Which type of speech is delivered without prior preparation, usually by someone knowledgeable about the topic?
Extemporaneous
Memorized
Manuscript
Impromptu
Which concept refers to actions performed through speech, where the listener must first identify the type of act being performed before determining how the speech act should be interpreted?
Speech Acts
Communication Acts
Pragmatics
Conversational Analysis
Which concept refers to the mere act of producing linguistic sounds or marks with a certain meaning and reference?
Perlocutionary Act
Illocutionary Act
Locutionary Act
Speech Act
Which part of a speech act carries a directive or intended purpose for the audience, such as a command, apology, or expression of gratitude?
Perlocutionary Act
Speech Act
Illocutionary Act
Locutionary Act
What is the primary goal of communication?
To impress others
To entertain the audience
To show one's intelligence
To reach understanding and build relationships
What does "speaking intelligibly" mean?
Using advanced vocabulary
Speaking in a foreign language
Speaking quickly to avoid delays
Speaking clearly with correct pronounciation and tone
Which strategy involves observing verbal and nonverbal cues?
Be specific?
Minimize distractions
Do not jump to conclusions
Listen with your ears and eyes
Which of the following is not part of the 7Cs of Effective Communication?
Clearness
Concreteness
Courtesy
Curiosity
What does consideration in communicaiton mean?
Avoiding eye contact
Being formal and distant
Giving only facts and data
Respecting the audience's background and feelings
Which element ensures communication is direct and avoids unnecessary words?
Completeness
Conciseness
Correctness
Courtesy
What should you do before giving a comment or judgement in a conversation?
Interrupt the speaker
Think of a witty reply
Wait for your turn to speak loudly
Listen attentively and analyze the message
Which of the following is a verbal cue?
Posture
Eye contact
"Tell me more..."
Facial Expression
You are watching a classmate presenta report. You notice she keeps saying "uhmm" and "anyway" while thinking. This is an example of:
Being direspectful
Speaking unintelligibly
Giving unclear feedback
Using helpful expressions to gain time
During a group discussion, your teammate immediately criticizes your idea without asking questions or clarifying. What strategy did they fail to apply?
Be specific
Keep focused
Minimize distractions
Do not jump to conclusions
You are about to give a report in class. Which of the following actions demonstrates "keeping focused"?
Telling jokes before your report
Watching videos while reporting
Memorizing lines without knowing their meaning
Clarifying the purpose of your talk and sticking to your main points
A friend is talking to you while you are browsing your phone. What communication strategy are you failing to observe?
Be specific
Speaking intelligibly
Use helpful expressions
Listen with your ears and eyes
A speaker delivers his message using simple and clear language, which helps the audience understand him better. Which of the 7Cs is being applied?
Clearness
Concreteness
Correctness
Courtesy
You are giving feedback on a classmate's vlog. Which of the following is the most appropriate comment?
"You didn't even try"
"That was boring"
"Why did you even b other recording that?"
"Your video was informative, but next time you could improve your transitions for clarity"
While watching a speaker, you observe that their tone doesn't match their facial expression. Whar communication element should be improved?
Speed of delivery
Use helpful expression
Use of humor in presentation
Consistency in nonverbal and verbal cues
What is communication?
The process of sharing and conveying messages or information
The process of memorizing and storing knowledge
The process of reading and writing only
Which statement best describes the nature of communication?
It happens only through spoken words
It is a process of exchanging ideas verbally or nonverbally
It occurs only in formal settings
Which of the following statements shows communication used for regulation or control?
“Take your medicine before you go to bed.”
“I’m so happy to have you in my life.”
“Would you like to go to church with me?”
What is the main function of communication in social interaction?
To express emotions
To build bonds and interact with others
To decode messages
Which example best illustrates communication as motivation?
“You’re on the right track. Keep up the good work.”
“The Philippine Normal University was founded in 1901.”
“Take your medicine before you go to bed.”
When someone says, “I like you so much,” which function of communication is being used?
Information
Emotional Expression
Motivation
Which of the following best shows communication as information?
“The Philippine Normal University was founded in 1901.”
“I’m so happy to have you in my life.”
“Come on! You can do it!”
What is the last step in the process of communication?
Channel
Encoding
Feedback
Who is the initiator of the message in communication?
Sender
Receiver
Channel
What does the message in communication refer to?
The information being conveyed
The person interpreting the idea
The response to the message
What is encoding in the communication process?
Translating a message into words, symbols, or gestures
Receiving and interpreting the message
Giving feedback
Which of the following is an example of a communication channel?
Radio
Emotion
Prejudice
Who is the intended audience of the message in communication?
Channel
Receiver
Sender
What is decoding in communication?
Sending out the message
Translating the encoded message into an understandable form
Creating the initial idea
What do we call anything that interferes with effective communication?
Noise
Feedback
Channel
If a person cannot focus on a lecture because of a headache, what type of noise is this?
Physical
Psychological
Physiological
If loud music drowns out someone’s voice, which type of noise is this?
Physical
Psychological
Physiological
If prejudice affects how we interpret someone’s message, what type of noise is it?
Physical
Psychological
Physiological
What is the main purpose of using communication models?
To memorize the names of communication scholars
To simplify and illustrate the communication process
To remove the need for feedback
Which best describes the linear model of communication?
A one-way process where feedback is absent
A two-way process with immediate feedback
A model that focuses only on mediated
communication
Which of the following scholars is associated with the linear model?
Osgood and Schramm
Shannon and Weaver
Barnlund
What makes the interactive model different from the linear model?
It incorporates feedback, though not
simultaneously
It eliminates the need for feedback
It relies only on face-to-face conversation
Which of the following is an example of an interactive model?
Westley and MacLean’s Model
Dance’s Helical Model
Lasswell’s Model
What is the defining feature of the transactional model of communication?
Feedback is delayed and indirect
Feedback is immediate and simultaneous
Feedback is optional and not essential
Which of the following is an example of a transactional model?
Barnlund’s Transactional Model
Shannon and Weaver’s Model
Aristotle’s Model
What happens when the goal of clear and effective understanding in communication is not achieved?
Communication breakdown
Communication model
Communication feedback
Cultural barriers in communication are caused by:
Incorrect grammar
Differences in values, beliefs, and traditions
Background noise from a classroom
Which of the following is a linguistic barrier?
Speech defects or language impairments
Depression or trauma
Barking dogs
Which type of noise is caused by thoughts and emotions interfering with understanding?
Internal Noise
External Noise
Semantic Noise
Which of the following best demonstrates Concreteness?
Using simple and specific words
Supporting your message with facts and real-life examples
Showing respect to the audience’s background
Which expression shows that the listener is asking for repetition?
“Sounds good!”
“Can you please repeat what you said?”
“So, are you saying that…?”
Which skill is most important when interpreting messages and responding appropriately?
Observation and attentiveness
Guessing and assuming
Memorizing and reciting
Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal cue?
Asking, “What did you mean by that?
Nodding and smiling
Saying, “Tell me more…”
Which of the following best illustrates intrapersonal communication?
Comforting a friend who is sad
Reflecting on how your teacher praised you
Writing for the school newspaper
Which type of interpersonal context occurs between exactly two people?
Small Group Communication
Dyad Communication
Public Communication
Which situation shows small group communication?
Delivering a graduation speech
Talking to a classmate about a project
Meeting with 5 group mates to complete a task
Which of the following is an example of public communication?
A manager discussing projects with employees
Delivering a declamation piece before an audience
Reflecting on your teacher’s comment in your notebook
Which of the following situations is considered mass communication?
Talking to your seatmate about the lesson
Presenting a report in class
Broadcasting a live concert on
television
Which is an example of organizational communication?
Watching a news program at home
A club president explaining organizational rules
Reflecting on your feelings after an exam
Which of the following best shows intercultural communication?
An American student and a Filipino student exchanging traditions
A group of classmates brainstorming a
project
A teacher lecturing on Philippine
literature
Which type of speech aims to convince the audience to accept the speaker’s viewpoint?
Informative Speech
Persuasive Speech
Entertainment Speech
Which type of speech is delivered without prior preparation?
Memorized Speech
Extemporaneous Speech
Impromptu Speech
