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WorksheetsUnit I Foundation of communication Test
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 17mins
Who wrote the Selection?
President Teddy Roosevelt
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sir Winston Churchill
William Wilberforce, MP
What is cynicism?
a dislike of the great deeds of others
a readiness to be like others
a sneering disbelief toward all that is great and lofty
all the above
What is "the poorest way to face life"?
intellectually aloof from reality
criticizing work that you cannot do yourself
sneering at the achievements of others
all the above
Which of the following marks the man in the arena?
His face is marred with dust, sweat, and blood.
He comes up short but keeps going.
He spends himself for a worthy cause.
all the above
Which of the following is a mark of weakness?
affection of contempt for the achievements of others
stumbling in the attempt to achieve great things
spending yourself for a worthy cause
falling while doing greatly
What is "the right to express one's thoughts, ideas, or expressions without the fear of retaliation or punishment"?
Poise under pressure
physical mechanics
Christian edification
Which statement about posture is correct?
Good posture will make your breathing easier.
Posture is the foundation of nonverbal communication.
Posture is often the first impression a speaker makes.
all the above
Which statement about pauses is correct?
Pauses can help you emphasize a point.
Pauses can help build drama or suspense.
Pauses can help draw an audience's attention back to the speaker.
all the above
Which statement about stage fright is correct?
Speaking well in public is about harnessing your nervous energy and using it to make your speech more dynamic.
Most people do not experience stage fright.
Stage fright cannot be overcome.
all the above
Dramatic pauses are used by the interpreter for effect.
An audience's laughter, nodding, and eye contact are all elements of feedback.
Comments for the purpose of helping a speaker improve his message are called adversarial criticism.
Enunciation is the first step in articulation.
Individualization is a bond of understanding, empathy, and emotional harmony.
Optimum pitch is your natural range of everyday speech
The way the voice reflects the message is tone.
Force is often called resonation.
A note on the musical scale is
pitch
resonation
The organs that allow the body to take in oxygen and remove harmful gases from the body are the
lungs
sinuses
The pitch at which your voice works best is _ pitch.
habitual
optimum
Speaking and listening are the two parts of
communication
engaging
Natural pauses are marked on a script by
//
/
A speaker should try to have a _ vocal quality
round
strident
_ is the rate of utterance.
Time
Enunciation
Grouping words into thought units is
Phrasing
pausing
Kinetic energy trapped in the body can cause
tension
relaxation
The dome-shaped muscle at the base of the rib cage is the
clavicle
diaphragm
When you are standing with correct posture, your feet are _ apart with your weight resting evenly on the balls of your feet.
shoulder-width
hip-width
One of the benefits of correct posture is
easier eye contact
reduced tension in the body
Self-composure under pressure is
practice
poise
Identify each comment that offers appropriate constructive criticism as yes. Identify each comment that does not offer appropriate constructive criticism as no.
I like it.
no
Your projection was good.
yes
You maintained great eye contact throughout.
yes
It was okay.
no
You need to be louder.
yes
